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The Gateway Primary Free School
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- Thurrock RM16 4LU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have changed the way early reading is taught. This has been effective and follows from leaders鈥� belief that all pupils should be able to read well. Teachers choose books to read with pupils, so they can share their passion for reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Most pupils benefit from a broad curriculum that prepares them well for their next steps in education. However, this curriculum is not as well developed in Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensuring all teachers have high expectations for the quality of work in pupils鈥� books, increasing teachers鈥� expectations of how well the most able pupils should achieve in mathematics, and developing the curriculum in Year 6.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in writing and mathematics has improved significantly, ensuring that most pupils secure the skills and knowledge they need.
Support for Falling Behind: Specific approaches, such as 鈥榢ey workers鈥� discussing pupils鈥� reading with them, underpin teaching which meets these pupils鈥� needs well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, in and out of lessons. They are polite and keen to learn. The school has a welcoming ethos, and bullying is unusual.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional funding for pupils with SEND is used well. Leaders monitor pupils鈥� progress against individual targets, ensuring appropriate support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Adults protect pupils from bullying. Pupils told inspectors that bullying is unusual and that adults deal with it well if it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders teach pupils how to keep safe through personal, social and health education, visiting speakers and assemblies.
Parental Involvement: Leaders engage parents well, providing opportunities for them to be involved in school activities and reinforcing a strong home-school relationship.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors considered the 42 responses to Ofsted鈥檚 online questionnaire, Parent View, as well as the six responses to the free-text option.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum, including extra-curricular provision, effectively supports the development of pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, cultural and social education.
Outdoor Facilities: Children in the early years benefit from well-equipped indoor and outdoor areas, used well to ensure children participate in fascinating activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and learning support assistants are well trained and apply the school鈥檚 chosen approach to phonics consistently and well.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders鈥� work has ensured that the teaching of mathematics is now underpinned by a consistent approach, helping pupils to learn basic skill effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teachers' planning and implementation, providing guidance and support to maximize the effectiveness of teaching.
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The Gateway Primary Free School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 439 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is an honour to serve as the Head of School at the Gateway Primary Free School and to give the students experiences, opportunities, and a quality education that will help them develop to their full potential in all spheres of life. When combined with consistently excellent teaching and learning and a climate of high expectations, our strong inclusive ethos helps students feel safe, happy, and ready to study, which will enable them to reach their potential. We work hard to cultivate a community of successful learners and self-assured people who are motivated to be aspirational for both themselves and their community. Students are taught how to be mature, considerate, and polite people who take satisfaction in actively contributing to their school and community. This website provides a glimpse into daily life at the Gateway Primary Free School, highlighting the stimulating curriculum and some of the incredible opportunities students will encounter while there. Please get in touch with us to schedule a visit of the Academy if you want to experience this for yourself. We look forward to seeing you and showing you around.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | 24.3 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 59.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.07% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% 8 | 61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 10.44% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% 6 | 58.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.22% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 88 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | 54.31% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.45% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Gateway Primary Free School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1