Gateway Sixth Form College, Leicester
Gateway Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Leicester, part of Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Gateway Sixth Form College in detail
Gateway Sixth Form College in its own words
In its own words: "Thank you for considering Gateway College as the important next step in your education. As a Sixth Form College specialising in the education and progression of 16-19 year olds, there is so much that we can offer you."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 4 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Leicester
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Gateway Sixth Form College is one of 3 schools run by Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 476 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 48% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 16% into work. 2% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gateway College (opposite), 250 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Gateway Sixth Form College creates a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds feel genuinely cared for and supported. Staff carefully plan teaching to build student confidence and progress, with excellent support for those with additional needs. The college goes above and beyond with extensive careers guidance and enrichment activities that help students make informed decisions about their future.
Key Strengths
- Highly inclusive environment where students feel safe, supported and motivated to succeed
- Excellent careers programme with personalised guidance, CV writing, mock interviews and university talks
- Strong progress tracking using assessment points and review boards to identify and address concerns
- Comprehensive tutorial programme covering important topics like knife crime awareness, mental health and online safety
- Diverse curriculum tailored to students who may not be ready for traditional A-level courses
Areas for Improvement
- Provide activities that are suitably challenging for all students - some tasks are too easy or overly supported
- Develop more meaningful work experience opportunities for level 3 business diploma students that match their career goals
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the college provides comprehensive education on online risks, abuse recognition and reporting.
Extracurricular Activities
Culture day festival, annual prom, student union events, science in action week with university guest speakers, skills weeks, university talks, careers fairs, stress management workshops, mental health support workshops
Gateway Sixth Form College in Leicester is rated as good and offers vocational, A-level and T-level courses to 1,288 students aged 16-18. Leaders foster an inclusive culture where diverse students thrive and feel well supported.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
29.1
Points per entry
C
Best 3 A-Levels
0%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
111
A-Level students
86%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 476 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
2%
Top-third university
66%
Degree course
67%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 392 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Gateway Sixth Form College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 16 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicester council
Places available
4,570
Applications
4,613
Got 1st preference
83.9%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Leicester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
Further education and skills inspection
Questions parents ask about Gateway Sixth Form College
What is Gateway Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Gateway Sixth Form College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Gateway Sixth Form College?
No fixed boundary. When Gateway Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Leicester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Gateway Sixth Form College?
Apply through Leicester's coordinated admissions process, naming Gateway Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Gateway Sixth Form College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 16 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gateway Sixth Form College?
Gateway Sixth Form College is at Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1GA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)