The Gateway Academy vs Woodside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Gateway Academy
Grays · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,030 students
Woodside Academy
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
662 students
| Measure | The Gateway Academy Grays, East of England | Woodside Academy Grays, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #245 of 460 | #463 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2028 of 4,090 | #3776 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,030 | 662 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,030 | 662 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grays | Grays |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.theglc-gatewayacademy.org.uk/ | www.woodsideacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Woodside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 48.8).
- •The Gateway Academy is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 662.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Gateway Academy better than Woodside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Woodside Academy ranks higher (70.8 vs 48.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Gateway Academy and Woodside Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grays and Grays in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Gateway Academy: 1,030. Woodside Academy: 662. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Gateway Academy and Woodside Academy rank in East of England?
The Gateway Academy is 245th of 460 and Woodside Academy is 463rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).