SchoolScoresGateway Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of BETTER FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, LE5 1GA
0116 274 4500 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
111 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 12% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 35% | 57% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 29.1 | 32.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
16 subjects, 289 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 33 | 3% | 21% | 20% |
| Law | 30 | 0% | 7% | 17% |
| Mathematics | 30 | 0% | 7% | 40% |
| Psychology | 29 | 0% | 7% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 21 | 0% | 19% | 16% |
| Biology | 20 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 18 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Art and Design | 17 | 6% | 24% | 34% |
| Economics | 17 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Accounting / Finance | 16 | 0% | 25% | 15% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 13 | 8% | 31% | 36% |
| English Literature | 11 | 0% | 9% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 10 | 10% | 10% | 26% |
| English Language | 9 | 11% | 33% | 13% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 9 | 0% | 11% | 14% |
| Physics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
505 students in this year group.
73% — 4 points below the Leicester average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 73% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 16% | 23% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 79% | 73% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
398 students in this year group.
65% — about the same as the Leicester average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 65% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 4% | 10% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 71% | 65% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicester.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 29.7%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 1.3%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 11.7%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Leicester. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 52.9%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- Avanti Fields School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Orchard Mead Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Al-Aqsa Schools Trust 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Soar Valley College 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jameah Boys Academy 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Jameah Academy 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Rushey Mead Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 exceptional · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Crown Hills Community College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gateway Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Gateway Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Gateway Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147756.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.