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As we come to the end of Autumn 1, we’re excited to share just some of the amazing things happening across our GLC academies. From engaging lessons to enrichment activities, trips, and sports events, it’s been a busy and successful start to the year!
Thank you for your continued support — we wish all our families a restful and enjoyable half-term break! 🍂😊
This half term marked a wonderful celebration of achievement at the GLC Student Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all the students who received an award – your hard work and dedication truly shone through. A special well done to The Gateway Academy’s Head and Deputy Head Students, who did a fantastic job presenting the ceremony with confidence and professionalism. The Primary Head Pupils were equally impressive, supporting the Heads of School in handing out the awards with pride and enthusiasm. We were also honoured to welcome our guest speakers, former students Megan Bramhill and Malcolm Ololade, whose inspiring words left a lasting impact on everyone in attendance.
The GLC school council leads enjoyed an inspiring trip to the Houses of Parliament, where they explored the historic building, learned about the UK’s democratic processes, and took part in a workshop on how laws are made. They also had the opportunity to sit in the public gallery and observe a live debate in the House of Commons, giving them a real insight into the workings of government. They will then be sharing their learning as part of UK Parliament week in November.
GLC Parents/ Carers and children came together for the first GLC More able Maths Masterclass of the academic year. During this session, Mrs Mcloughlin and the more able leads presented an exciting and informative masterclass entitled - To Infinity and beyond. In this session pupils and parents learnt about infinity and bounded infinity.
We have been working tirelessly to ensure our students maximise learning through the offer of a Summer Holiday School where our aim was to provide ambitious, challenging curriculum activities in order to rapidly improve attainment and support our children’s
wellbeing. This intensive learning programme focused on English and Maths whilst having a practical approach to learning in a fun and safe environment. Children were also offered the option to attend a variety of fun, enrichment sessions that included a Food workshop, 32 Challenges led by The Problem-Solving Company, Drumming, Dance, Drama, inflatables, a range of sports sessions and more!
This summer’s successful GLC Primary Holiday Provision brought together children from across the Trust to TPA, creating a vibrant and inclusive environment filled with fun and learning. Pupils took part in a wide range of activities including team-building challenges, music sessions, sports, and creative Lego workshops. A highlight was the creation of identity boxes, where children celebrated their individuality while developing compassion and understanding for others. The week was a fantastic opportunity for building friendships and confidence across schools—roll on this year’s provision!
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."
The Gateway Academy’s strong results highlight the academy’s growing reputation for academic achievement and student success, both locally and nationally.
Take a look at the wonderful things that have happened across the trust during Summer 2.
The GLC primary Year 6 pupils have had a fantastic time rehearsing their production of Oliver with a Twist. They demonstrated brilliant core values, threw themselves into character, and delivered wonderful musical performances full of energy and enthusiasm. Parents and carers watched proudly as the children lit up the stage with their talent and teamwork.
Those who came to the Summer Arts Festival were treated to a sneak preview of all the GLC primaries singing and dancing together.
We're thrilled to announce that our Year 5 pupils from across all four primaries have successfully completed The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme this week!
The programme culminated in a fantastic graduation ceremony at King's College, back at school family members joined our young scholars for a well-deserved celebration and certificate awards event.
We're incredibly proud to share that all participants passed the programme, achieving degree-level gradings.
A huge congratulations to all our talented Year 5 pupils on this outstanding achievement!
This year’s GLC Summer Arts Festival was an unforgettable celebration of the arts, bringing together students from all five GLC schools in a spectacular showcase of creativity, talent, and expression.
Throughout the year, our pupils have been immersed in the arts—from dance and drama to poetry, music, and modern foreign languages. The festival was the perfect stage to highlight their dedication and passion.
The creativity and confidence on display reflect the spirit of the GLC community—inclusive, expressive, and full of heart. A huge congratulations to all our young artists and the dedicated staff who helped bring this vision to life!
The Gateway Learning Community marked Windrush Day with a special celebration in collaboration with Tilbury Library, St Mary’s School, and Woodside Primary Academy. As part of the event, pupils across the GLC contributed beautiful artwork inspired by the Windrush generation, which is now proudly on display at the library. Children also enjoyed a Windrush-themed storytime and had the unique opportunity to explore historical artifacts on loan from Grays Museum and the Riverside Project—including a traditional nutcracker and toys once played with by children of the era. It was a meaningful and engaging way to honour an important part of our shared history.
