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.

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."