Welcome message from our Head of Sixth Form
Sixth Form is the most exciting stage of your education so far. In choosing your A-level pathway, you begin to specialise in the subjects that will shape your future. So, what can you expect?
Our purpose-built Sixth Form suite provides a dedicated, university-style environment designed to foster both independent study and collaboration. With a welcoming common room, a specialised computer suite, and a focused Sixth Form library, you will find everything you need to thrive academically and socially.
Our small class sizes are one of our greatest strengths. They enable us to develop and nurture the relationships between staff and students and ensure that you receive personalised guidance from teachers who know you well. You will be encouraged to think critically, extend your learning beyond the classroom, and develop the confidence to pursue your ambitions.
Our Sixth Form team offer exceptional support and experience, guiding students to a wide range of destinations, including top UK universities, programmes to study abroad, foundation courses, and prestigious apprenticeships. Our strong track record of success reflects our tailored approach to both academic and pastoral care.
For students aspiring to Oxbridge, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, or international universities, our Raising Aspirations Programme provides spoke preparation for entrance exams and interviews, starting early and supported by our thriving network of alumni and mentors.
All of this is united under the Gateacre Baccalaureate, a framework that ensures every student flourishes personally, intellectually, and socially. You will leave us confident, curious, and ready to take the next step in your journey into adulthood.
Mrs H. Parsons
Head of Sixth Form | Gateacre School
Welcome message from the Principal
THINKING BEYOND EDUCATION
At Gateacre School, our mission is simple: to prepare students not just for what comes next, but for a life of purpose, independence, and fulfilment. We do this through investment into education excellence, character development, and service to our community.
We are values driven. We believe our core values (Graciousness, Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Teamwork) bind our young people, staff, and wider community – it provides a backbone to everything we do. Our core values – being a Gateacre GREAT, means something more profound than just a play on words: it becomes synonymous with selflessness, philanthropy, entrepreneurship and leadership.
Gateacre students strive to achieve their best academically, but more importantly, they are encouraged to live lives of consequence and make a meaningful impact on the world. Our pupils will become changemakers in the local, national and international contexts.
This vision is embedded in everything we do - from our Raising Aspirations programme to our ambitious curriculum that challenges students to think beyond exam specifications. Formal leadership training equips Sixth Form pupils with the independence, confidence, and skills needed to navigate early adulthood successfully.
We are proud to be one of the most improved schools in the UK, with sky-high expectations and an academic curriculum designed to help every student achieve their ambitions. Our leavers go on to a diverse range of universities, courses, and apprenticeships - a reflection of the individuality and ambition we nurture here.
When you join Gateacre, you join a lifelong community. Our global alumni network offers mentoring, guidance, and support throughout your education and beyond. Gateacre is more than a school – it is a lifelong family and community.
Nabil Jamil
Principal | Gateacre School