Gateway Sixth Form College
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About Gateway Sixth Form College
Gateway Sixth Form College holds an Ofsted rating that is not provided in the data, but its academic outcomes tell a clear story. The school’s Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year is -1.95, which is significantly below the local authority average of 0.12 for Leicester. This places the college at the very bottom of the 20 state secondary schools in the local authority, ranked 20th out of 20. Nationally, it sits in the 99.6th percentile of the most negative Progress 8 scores, meaning only a handful of schools across the country have lower results. The Attainment 8 score is 5.5, and the percentage of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths (basics) is just 5.6%. No pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, and the EBacc average point score is 0.26, reflecting a curriculum that does not follow the EBacc pathway.
Breaking down the Progress 8 figures further, the school’s performance is consistently negative across all subject areas. The English Progress 8 score is -1.93, maths is -1.4, and the EBacc subjects score is -1.88. The open element, which covers other qualifications, is -2.4. The confidence intervals for the overall Progress 8 score range from -2.72 at the lower end to -1.18 at the higher end, meaning even the most optimistic estimate remains well below zero. Compared with the top-performing schools in Leicester, such as Madani Girls' School (Progress 8 of 1.14) and Rushey Mead Academy (0.9), Gateway Sixth Form College’s results are a stark contrast. The nearest outstanding-rated school is Soar Valley College, 2.4 kilometres away, which achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.74.
Gateway Sixth Form College is a 16-19 state-funded mixed school in Leicester, led by headteacher James Bagley. It offers a range of facilities including art studios, science labs, tennis courts, a library, playing fields, an ICT suite, a dining hall, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports provision includes basketball, swimming, martial arts, cross country, football, rugby, badminton, rounders, and dance, while extracurricular clubs cover gardening, choir, chess, book club, drama, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and coding. The school does not have a religious character. Given its academic profile, this college may suit students who are looking for a non-EBacc curriculum and who are not prioritising high Progress 8 outcomes, but families should be aware that it ranks last in Leicester on this key measure. Oversubscription data is not available, but the low ranking suggests it may be less competitive for places than other local options.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 1GA |
| Headteacher | James Bagley |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-1.95)
3128th of 3,141
Nationally
273rd of 273
In East Midlands
20th of 20
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Attendance & Behaviour
2022/2375% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
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Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
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Primary
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Contact Information
Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 1GA
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