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OpenSecondaryURN 133114

The Gateway Academy

Academy sponsor led · Grays · RM16 4LU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,030

Local authority

Thurrock

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Grays, Thurrock, 1,030 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 41.8%.

Open schools in Grays
26
Secondary schools in Grays
7
Academies among open schools in Grays
77% (20)
Open schools in RM16
17
Secondary in RM16
4
Open schools in Thurrock LA
58
Secondary in Thurrock LA
13

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GraysNear RM16

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
133114

Location

Address
Marshfoot Road
Postcode
RM16 4LU
Town
Grays
County
Essex
Local authority
Thurrock

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,030
Boys / girls
508 / 522
School capacity
1,035
Capacity fill
1,030 / 1,035 (100%)
Free school meals
41.8%
FSM pupils
430
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY
Academy trust
GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY

Contact

Telephone
01375489000
Website
http://www.theglc-gatewayacademy.org.uk/

Official links