The Gateway Primary Free School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Gateway Primary Free School
Address: Marshfoot Road
Town/City: Grays
County: Essex
Postcode: RM16 4LU
Telephone Number: 01375 489094
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 0-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Gateway Learning Community
Sponsor: The Gateway Learning Community

Staff and pupils

Acting Head of School: Ms Emma Pattison
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 459 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.3%

Location and administration

URN: 138334
DfE Number: 883/2024
UKPRN: 10038727
UPRN: 10090752477
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Thurrock (E06000034)
Constituency: Thurrock (E14001546)
Electoral Ward: Chadwell St Mary (E05016307)

Easting & Northing: 564218E, 177833N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 34.53" N 0° 21' 48.27" E
Plus Code: 9F32F9G7+G9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Jasima Begum - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
  • Ms Keira Bellairs-Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
  • Ms Tina Braide - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2030.
  • Natalie Carroll - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 September 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Fraser - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2030.
  • Mr Courtney Freese - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 September 2026.
  • Claire Hutson - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Ms Agnes Komolafe - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 March 2026.
  • Mrs Sam Otto - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Emma Pattison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs VIKI Reid - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Maggie Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
  • Ms Maggie Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.