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  • GCSE Results at the Gateway Academy

    Published 21/08/25

    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.

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  • The GLC Parent Newsletter - Summer 2 2025

    Published 10/08/25

    Take a look at the wonderful things that have happened across the trust during Summer 2. 

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  • Year 6 - Oliver with a Twist

    Published 10/08/25

    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.

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  • Brilliant Club Scholars Programme Success!

    Published 10/08/25

    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!

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  • The Summer Arts Festival 2025

    Published 10/08/25

    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!

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  • Windrush Celebration in Collaboration with Tilbury Library ​​​​​​​

    Published 08/08/25

    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.

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  • The GLC's Teatime Concert

    Published 07/08/25

    GLC’s Teatime Concert, our young musicians and staff members wowed parents and carers with performances on a variety of instruments in a relaxed and creative setting. The children demonstrated incredible support for one another throughout the concert, truly embodying The Gateway Learning Community’s core values. The talent on display was simply amazing, making it a memorable and inspiring evening for all involved.

    Take a look!

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  • The GLC Community Eco Fests

    Published 06/08/25

    This half term, all four primary schools came together to celebrate the GLC Eco Community Fests. Pupils made eco-friendly items to sell at the events, showcasing their creativity and commitment to sustainability. Community members and local companies joined in, with companies hosting stalls to share eco-friendly products and ideas. The festivities also featured performances by Bloco, poetry readings, and choir singing. Alongside hands-on activities about recycling and wildlife, the fests provided a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come together, learn, celebrate, and take action for the environment.

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  • Beach of Dreams, Wellbeing Walks

    Published 06/08/25

    The GLC ‘All Thriving’ Wellbeing Ambassadors—our pupil leadership group—have been actively involved in a meaningful social action project in partnership with local arts organisation Kinetika.

    Kinetika is passionate about bringing communities together through creative walking experiences across Thurrock. Working alongside their team, our pupil leaders have co-designed and led walks at each other’s schools, all inspired by the theme of the Thames Estuary.

    This social action initiative has given pupils the opportunity to express their ideas, celebrate their local environment, and take the lead in engaging their school communities. Thanks to their creativity and leadership, each walk has been unique and memorable.

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  • The Summer Arts Festival Running Order

    Published 17/06/25

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  • The GLC Parent Newsletter - Summer 1 2025

    Published 03/06/25

    Take a look at the wonderful things that have happened across the trust during Summer 1. 

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  • VE Day Celebrations

    Published 23/05/25

    Children from the GLC joined Re-Engage at the Tilbury Cruise Terminal to celebrate VE Day. The children had the opportunity to meet and talk with members of the local community group, Re-Engage. There was also jazz music, a dance teacher teaching swing and jive steps, and historical books from the 1940s, so the children could learn about this historical event.

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