We continually make significant investments into Gateways School, ensuring we offer an excellent learning environment with our ethos of growth, wellbeing and success underpinning every decision.
These investments range from our flagship development, The Old Vicarage, our boutique Sixth Form centre, to upgrading our washrooms and changing facilities throughout the school site.
Take a look at the flip book to find out more about some of the latest investments at Gateways.
Gateways is a small school as a matter of choice. We believe in the numerous benefits that come with our size. Investment into keeping class sizes small, our subject offering wide and our facilities up to date is of paramount importance at Gateways.
As one of our parents commented;
‘The teachers are wonderful; very nurturing and focused on individual development. I am impressed by the teacher/pupil ratio and the wide range of subjects offered in such a small school.”
A question I am often asked by prospective parents and pupils is, “Why Gateways?” To those that know us well the answer is obvious – at Gateways, every child is known and every child thrives as a result.” – Dr Tracy Johnson, Head
At Gateways, our small class sizes and high staff to pupil ratio allow us to offer a bespoke and personalised education which caters to the individual learner. Each child is known and understood and relationships between pupils and staff members are excellent.
Parents, pupils and staff at Gateways know each other across the school, providing a supportive community environment for all. Throughout the school, vertical grouping is encouraged among pupils. The house system, which pupils enter upon joining Gateways, helps to facilitate this. We have a very strong home-school partnership from the Gatehouse Nursery through to our Sixth Form.
At Gateways we pride ourselves on our pastoral care. Designated staff members are responsible for pastoral care across the school and we have a school nurse. Due to the increasing issue of mental health among young adults, a number of staff members have undertaken specific training in this area. We also have the onsite services of a trained counsellor and psychotherapist for when issues may extend beyond the remit of everyday pastoral care.
At Gateways we value and stretch our pupils according to their strengths.
We celebrate the achievements of our pupils, both inside and outside of school, academic and non-academic.
Prep School holds a merit assembly every week, and subject awards and sports awards assemblies take place in High School every term. The annual Prize Giving event at the end of the academic year is a formal event recognising pupils for their success in subjects but also for areas that align with our other school values of growth and wellbeing.
In addition our term time weekly newsletter regularly features the achievements of our pupils.
We recognise the areas for development within each of our pupils and work with them to help them grow and succeed in ways that are meaningful for them.
Parents are offered the opportunity to screen children from the age of 6. For any pupils identified as having special educational needs during their time at school, an individual learning programme can be put in place by our experienced SEN team. For pupils who may just require a little additional help, subject clinics are available and times can be set up between individuals and teachers to cover any missed or difficult content.
Gateways prides itself on the education of the whole person, small class sizes and a focus on the individual lead to exceptional value added. This is further demonstrated by the fact that pupils from Gateways, a non-selective school, achieve great results.
To read more about our results please click here.
The small class sizes mean that every single child is recognised for who they are. They are not just a number.
Gateways is nurturing and caring, we are confident our child is well cared for.
Wraparound care is available on site before school from 7.30am and after school until 6.00pm, in designated spaces with staff employed by the school. Older pupils can also attend homework club until 6.00pm where they have access to computers and other resources.
Pupils are encouraged to immerse themselves fully in Gateways life through the vast array of extra-curricular activities on offer. These run before, during and after school hours and include a wide range of opportunities including sports, dance, karate, Combined Cadet Force, D of E and Ultimate Frisbee.
Gateways Educational Trust Limited is a registered Charity No. 529206.
Gateways Educational Trust Limited is registered in England No. 702484.
