Gateway Academy
London, NW8 8LN · Westminster · primary school
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24th of 32 primary schools in Westminster we can score, 33 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 677 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gateway Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Banksy Street Art, Fashion Designer, Mini Artist, and Art Club, alongside Fencing, Taekwondo, and football teams. Arts and music options include Bollywood Dancing and Street Dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 428 pupils against a stated capacity of 710. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current results and the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Gateway Academy
Overview
Gateway Academy is described as a school “truly at the heart of its community” where pupils display “impeccable behaviour” and feel safe. Leaders maintain high standards, ensuring that reading has a “high profile” and that children in the early years are “very well supported.” The report highlights a curriculum that is “rich in opportunities to broaden pupils’ horizons,” fostering strong personal development and community partnerships.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “impeccable behaviour” and “high levels of respect for others,” with bullying incidents dealt with “promptly and efficiently.”
- Reading instruction is effective, with pupils becoming “fluent and competent readers” who can confidently tackle new words and discuss texts.
- The early years provision is excellent, with teachers skilled at helping children develop communication and language, particularly those with limited English.
- Leaders provide a “wide range of well-thought-out links” with external organisations, such as West End theatres and charities, to broaden experiences.
- Staff feel “valued and listened to,” contributing to a positive culture where they enjoy working as part of the “Gateway Family.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is not “coherently planned,” leading to inconsistencies in how knowledge and skills develop over time.
- Teachers’ checks on pupil understanding in some foundation subjects do not sufficiently focus on what pupils “know and remember.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “robust” systems for reporting concerns and staff who are “vigilant to pupils’ needs.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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