The Gateway School

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

St John's Road, Tiffield, Northampton, NN12 8AAOpen in maps

The Gateway School is a special school in Northampton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 June 2015, report published 29 June 2015

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

18 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score8.9

8.9, 37.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.43

0.43, 3.66 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

102 pupils on roll, with places for 117

Eligible for free school meals67.6%

67.6%, 41.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1%

1%, 20.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Gateway School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Tiffield Academy0.1 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
On Track Education Silverstone4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Cambian Potterspury Lodge School5 milesReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 10.0
Progress Schools - Northamptonshire6 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 11.1
Hampton Bridge School7 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Conor Renihan
Phone
01604878977
Website
thegatewayschool.co.uk
Address
St John's Road, Tiffield, Northampton, NN12 8AA
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
URN
150242

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.