Welcome to Gateway College

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 1,350 learners from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland providing a range of vocational, academic and technical qualifications from Entry level 1 to A Levels and T Levels. Based in Hamilton, Leicester, 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!

Our results are good with many of our courses in the top 10%
nationally for both achievement and value added, some are
number 1. We are delighted that our strengths have been
recognised by OfSTED who visited us in March 2025 and graded
the college as Good.

Coming to Gateway will give you access to
our wide network of former students, employers and universities
who all help to provide expertise, work experience, talks and
mentorship to support your development.

College Tours

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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

What's Coming Up?

Read about the latest term updates for students
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  • Fundraising success for Palestine Heritage Week

    Gateway College proudly came together for Palestine Heritage Week, an inspiring, student-led initiative dedicated to raising funds for humanitarian relief and showing solidarity with communities affected by the ongoing crisis. Led by our incredible students, the week brought together staff and learners from across the college in a powerful display of unity, compassion, and action....
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  • Student Notice: Collect your Summer 2025 exam certificates

    All Gateway College students who completed their examinations/qualifications in Summer 2025, are now able to collect their certificates from Gateway College. Click here to view your collection details
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  • Autumn term highlights

    Stay informed with the latest news and stories from Gateway College and the Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust through our Autumn term newsletters. Take a look at a snapshot of life across our community, celebrating student achievements, employability, work experience and enrichments highlights and sharing important updates on teaching, learning, and college life. Our newsletters bring...
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  • Celebrating Disability History Month: Leo’s Success with Project Search

    This Disability History Month, Gateway Sixth Form College is proud to recognise the achievements and contributions of disabled people, including our student Leo, whose journey is an inspiring example of determination and success. Leo is completing the DFN Project Search internship, working on Ward 28 at UHL Glenfield Hospital as part of the housekeeping team....
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Take a look at the upcoming events at the college
05Jan

Spring Term 2026

9:00 am - 12:10 pmGateway College
12Feb

Open Evening (Spring 2026)

5:00 pm - 7:00 pmGateway College