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Your progression is a focus for us, as much as it is for you. It is about your progression from week to week and term to term in all aspects of your learning and development.

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More Than A College

Gateway Sixth Form College supports around 1,250 learners from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland providing a range of vocational, academic and technical qualifications from Entry level 1 to A Levels/Level 3. Based in Hamilton, Leicester, the college is situated on a purpose built 12 acre site. Gateway College strives to deliver ‘excellence in education’ and enables students to have a personalized learning experience aiming to challenge, inspire and motivate regardless of a student’s background or ability.

Gateway College is known not only for the excellent support we give to each and every one of our students, but also that final little push we all need to be better than our best!

The 2019 exam results show there has been a further increase in student’s achievements as the College continues to show progress in the improvements it is making. A Level results are up by 7.5% from 2018 and we see high grades (A*, A and B) particularly ascending in Further Maths, Fashion & Textiles, Law and Media… 

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Outstanding Facilities and Student Progression

We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career.

We help them succeed in their career and to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.

  • Join us at our upcoming Open Events

    Choosing your next step after leaving school is a pivotal decision in a young person’s life. Gateway Sixth Form College specialises in the education and progression of 16 to 19-year-olds and there’s so much on offer. With a strong reputation for supporting students with the change from secondary school to sixth form and for challenging...
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  • Gateway College Showcases Outstanding Creativity

    End of Year Art and Design Exhibition open from Tuesday 20th June – Wednesday 28th June Creative Arts and Media Students from Gateway Sixth Form College have opened their End of Year Art and Design Exhibition on Tuesday 20th June 2023, and it will stay open to the public to visit during College hours until...
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  • Students Artwork Is Selected For A Sustainable Future

    Three Creative Arts Students from Gateway Sixth Form College have had their work selected to feature in the Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) prestigious annual exhibition with the theme this year being about a sustainable future.  This online exhibition is a clarion call to us all to engage in the climate and sustainability agenda. Dipa...
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  • Post-Mortem Live At Gateway College

    Gateway Sixth Form College proudly hosted The Post-Mortem Live event on Sunday 19th February 2023.  The event is the UK’s only live human body dissection experience, offering a front row seat into the fascinating world of anatomy, physiology and pathology and was featured on the TV series, Dragons Den. The interactive show invited audience members to...
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Take a look at the upcoming events at the college
06Sep

Start of Autumn Term 2023

8:30 am - 5:00 pmGateway College
26Oct

Open Evening 2023

5:00 pm - 7:00 pmGateway College
28Oct

Open Day 2023

10:00 am - 1:00 pmGateway College