Green Gates Academy, Stockton-on-Tees
Green Gates Academy is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Stockton-on-Tees, part of Horizons Specialist Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Green Gates Academy in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Green Gates Academy are Abbey Hill Academy (0.9 miles, Good); Kiora Hall (1.4 miles, Good); Hartwell School (1.9 miles, Good); and King Edwin School (2.5 miles, Good).
Abbey Hill AcademyKiora HallHartwell SchoolKing Edwin School
The trust
Green Gates Academy is one of 8 schools run by Horizons Specialist Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
74% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Green Gates Academy has an education, health and care plan (50 of 50 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stockton Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bishopton Court (b), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Green Gates Academy issued 5 suspensions, 9.3 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
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
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Green Gates Academy excels at creating a caring, nurturing environment where every child feels happy and supported. The school places strong emphasis on reading and teaches a carefully designed curriculum tailored to each pupil's SEND needs. Staff have high expectations and work patiently to help pupils develop independence skills for their future lives.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils in a caring, nurturing environment
- Well-designed curriculum that supports pupils' changing SEND needs with input from therapists and professionals
- Rigorous early reading programme that helps pupils learn to read quickly and develop a love of reading
- High expectations for pupils' success with effective individual programmes supporting independence skills
- Staff receive strong professional development and feel valued
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation subjects (non-core subjects) are less well developed - pupils don't demonstrate or record their understanding as clearly as in English and maths
- Behaviour management strategies are not applied consistently, leading to occasional disruption to learning
- Need to develop more positive strategies to help all pupils manage their feelings and behaviour effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff keeping pupils safe and ensuring they understand online and outdoor safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Bee keeping, horse riding, sporting activities, trips into the local community, reading clubs
Green Gates Academy is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 11 with SEND. The school has maintained good standards and provides a nurturing, caring environment where pupils are happy and make good progress toward their personal goals.
At a Glance
74.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 27% to 19% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 13% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 7% to 13% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Before and after school care
Green Gates Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Stockton-on-Tees
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Green Gates Academy is in Stockton-on-Tees; for families living there:
Apply to Stockton-on-Tees for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 Stockton-on-Tees is 9 (the median across 87 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
School Occupancy
100%
Full
50 pupils
50 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stockton-on-Tees
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockton-on-Tees
Across Stockton-on-Tees council
Places available
2,586
Applications
2,216
Got 1st preference
94.8%
Got preferred school
99.5%
All secondary applications across Stockton-on-Tees council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
50
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
50
Total Pupils
46
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
6.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,396
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.0%
Overall absence
20.0%
Persistent absence
55
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Green Gates Academy
What are SATs results like at Green Gates Academy?
Of the pupils at Green Gates Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 19% reached the expected standard in reading and 13% did so in maths.
What is Green Gates Academy's Ofsted rating?
Green Gates Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, 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 Green Gates Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Green Gates Academy is oversubscribed, Stockton-on-Tees allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Green Gates Academy?
Green Gates Academy has around 50 pupils on roll. 74% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Green Gates Academy?
9% of sessions were missed at Green Gates Academy in 2024/25. 20% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Green Gates Academy?
Apply through Stockton-on-Tees's coordinated admissions process, naming Green Gates Academy 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.
Does Green Gates Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Green Gates Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Green Gates Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Stockton-on-Tees is 9 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Green Gates Academy?
Green Gates Academy is at Melton Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0JD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)