Students have made a fantastic start on their third and final unit for their GCSE coursework. This portrait project is very different to the last environment unit, students are taking photographs of each other using dramatic lighting along with expression and viewpoints. The quality of the work coming through is a very hot high standard and students are paving the way to exceptional results.
Congratulations to the Gateway Academy’s new Head Students:
Watch the stunning video put together with students, reciting the ‘We are Gateway’ poem.
This week marked a proud moment for The Gateway Academy as its newly formed Cadet Force held its very first parade. Dressed smartly in their freshly issued uniforms, the cadets stood tall and proud.
6 students are eligible to join Mensa as a result of their scores in last term’s tests. Membership is offered to anyone achieving a score in the top two percent of the population. On the Cattell B test used at the school session, the required score was 148; the average IQ score is 100.
We now have 16 students as Mensa members at Gateway, a remarkable achievement.
Further tests are planned each term this year.
Photographed:
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the GA Open Evening, we hope you found the evening informative and enjoyed the activities that were there for you to enjoy.
A fun time was had at our recent Basketball Camp in the beautiful town of A Rua, Ourense, Spain
During the 9 day camp our players were exposed to a higher level of basketball, working really hard with 2 practices and games everyday, instructed by former and current pro players and coaches from Spain. We hiked up a ‘small’ mountain, went swimming every day and took part in early sunrise yoga & meditation sessions, overlooking the amazing backdrop that surrounds the campus.
There were some excellent individual & team performances from our UK players winning and representing well in the 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 5v5 competition’s, playing with and also against the Spanish. However some of the biggest victories happened off the court, such as the personal battles that were overcome in making it to the top of the mountain when quitting and giving up seemed the easiest path.
The true highlights of the camp, making memories and forming friendships that will last a lifetime.
Year 11 Parents' and Careers Evening – Thursday 20 November 2025 from 16:00 and no appointments are required
The Gateway Academy is celebrating another year of exceptional success, with students achieving some of the highest results in the academy’s history. Performance across many subjects including Maths and English has significantly exceeded the national average, underlining the Academy’s continued commitment to academic excellence. The Academy’s Attainment 8 score — which measures how well students perform across eight key subjects — was above the national average, reflecting the strong progress made by students in both academic and creative areas. This means that Gateway students, on average, achieved higher grades across a broader range of subjects than many of their peers nationally.
Headteacher Grainne McLaughlin congratulated the Year 11 cohort on their achievements and praised their dedication:
"I congratulate our 2025 Year 11 students for the outstanding progress and success they have achieved during their time with us. I am proud of our students; their determination and ambition make them an inspiration to our academy and wider community."
Ms. McLaughlin also paid tribute to the wider academy community:
"Such success would not have been possible without the commitment of our exceptional staff, the support of parents and carers, and the encouragement of our community. Together, we have created an academy where young people excel academically, creatively and on the sports field.”
Viki Reid, CEO of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), also commended the students:
"What a wonderful day for our Year 11 students and their families. I am extremely proud of the excellent GCSE results they have achieved. This success is a reflection of the hard work and resilience they've shown both in their academic studies and across their wider achievements. It is also a reflection of our brilliant teachers, our inspirational leaders, and all their parents and carers who have supported them to consistently improve upon their best. We are confident that they will go on to achieve incredible things personally and become active and thriving citizens."
Take a look at the wonderful things that have happened across the trust during Summer 2.
Building on their successful work experience placements, the Year 10 students took part in a mock interview day on 11th July 2025. Dressed smartly and well-prepared, they impressed interviewers with their confidence, communication skills, and professionalism.
The GA dance group had a great time watching Clueless: The Musical in London — they loved the fun choreography, catchy songs, and all the '90s vibes!
