Abiaz Afzal

• Student Leadership Team
• Achieved 9 grade 9s in his GCSEs
• Jack Petchey Foundation Winner
• Mathletics participant
• National League Table Tennis
• Mentor to younger students

After leaving The Gateway Academy, Abiaz went on to secure four A*s in his A Levels.  He then gained a place at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge where he studied Medicine.  Abiaz has been a mentor to year 11 students whilst at University and has come back to Gateway to talk about his experiences here to students and families at our Open Evening.  Abiaz was a proud and high-profile Grammar Band student whose hard work, commitment, ambition and dedication allowed him to go on to such academic and professional successes.

Lilie De Breuk

• Achieved grades 7+ in all subjects
• Student Leadership Team
• Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge
• Fluent in four languages

Following her graduation from The Gateway Academy, Lilie went on to study History, Spanish and Art History at the London Academy of Excellence at A-Level where she achieved two A*s and an A.  From there, she went to the University of Sheffield to study for a BA in Japanese Studies, spending a year abroad in Japan.  Lilie says that in a time when diplomacy is growing more important by the day, she wants to help bridge the gap in communication through her skills and knowledge of languages. 

Chibuike Udeh

• Achieved grades 7+ in all subjects
• Represented the Academy at Basketball
• Represented the Academy at Football

Chibzz left The Gateway Academy to study A-levels achieving an A* in Sociology, A in Business Studies and A in Economics.  He then went on to the University of Warwick to study Business Management.  Chibzz became the strategy consultant at Oliver Wyman, the business and management consultancy firm in London, where he solved business strategic problems using data analytics, research skills and proven financial and strategic models.  Chibzz says he has very fond memories of his time at Gateway and was honoured to come in and speak to parents and students at our Open Evening.

Braedie Atkins

• Achieved 11 GCSEs with top grades
• Vice Chair, Thurrock Youth Cabinet
• Teaching Assistant intern

Since leaving The Gateway Academy, Braedie went on to Sixth Form and secured four A Levels with top grades.  She then gained a place at Warwick University to study Politics and International Studies.  From here, Braedie moved on to Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge where she gained an MPhil in Education.  Braedie has been a prolific champion of widening participation in education and chaired the association whilst at Warwick.  Braedie is also a writer for Perspectives Magazine and Warwick University’s The Boar.

Gabriele Vaitkute

• Head Girl
• Student Leadership Team
• Achieved grades 8+ in all subjects
• Represented the Academy at Netball

After leaving The Gateway Academy, Gabriele moved on to study Psychology, Sociology and Politics at A Level.  She achieved grades A* and A and secured a place at Warwick University to study Psychology.  Gabriele has been a frequent returner to The Gateway Academy and has been of great support at events, including a presentation to parents regarding academic study and at our Open Evening. 

Andrea Neville

• Student Leadership Team
• Achieved grades 7+ in all subjects
• Jack Petchey Foundation Speak Out

Andrea left The Gateway Academy and went on to study for her A Levels and achieved top grades.  She was then awarded a place to study Ancient History at Hertford College, University of Oxford.  Whilst at Oxford, Andrea was a schools ambassador and an integral part of their outreach team.  Andrea has been a mentor to year 11 students alongside her University studies and has gone on to a Masters in Museum Studies at University College London. 

 Asif Salarzai

• Student Leadership Team
• Achieved grades 7+ in all subjects
• Full scholarship to the University of Oxford

Asif came to The Gateway Academy aged 14 as an Afghan refugee who had never been to school and did not speak English.  His achievements whilst here and since then have been phenomenal.  Asif has gone on to score top grades in his A Levels and was awarded a full scholarship to study History and Economics at Somerville College, University of Oxford.  Asif has had an active role in youth councils, has been an Ambassador for A National (Coram) Voice and served as an Expert by Experience panellist to England’s Independent Care Review.  Asif has also served as a research intern at the GloCoBank project.

 Oyinola Agoro

• Represented the Academy at Basketball
• Thurrock’s Next Top Boss
• Grades A* to B in all subjects

Since leaving The Gateway Academy, Oyin set up his own social media company with over 100,000 followers across all platforms and will soon be launching his own app.  His e-commerce business has generated over a six-figure turnover in revenue over two years and has partnered up with some of the biggest brands in the world, becoming a media partner for Limitless Live, the UK’s biggest free music festival.  Oyin has a business degree and gained a job at LadBible running their sports pages.  He has worked with Thierry Henry, Bukayo Saka and Cesc Fabregas and says The Gateway Academy instilled in him a work ethic, a positive mindset and the belief that anything is possible if you work hard enough. 

Dominic Baker

• Head Boy
• Represented the Academy at Basketball
• Represented the Academy at Football
• Achieved grades A* to B in all subjects

Dominic left The Gateway Academy and went on to secure a first-class marketing degree from the University of Greenwich.  He then went on to the graduate scheme at Sports Interactive in their Social Media team.  As part of this role, he interviewed professional sportspeople, managed marketing campaigns, organised events and shoots and has worked with a wide range of clients.  Dominic credits The Gateway Academy with giving him the confidence during his time here to go on and fulfil his ambitions.

Emily Marshall

• Student Leadership Team
• Achieved grades A*-B in all subjects

After leaving The Gateway Academy, Emily went on to study A-Levels in English Literature and Language, Sociology, Geography and the Extended Project Qualification where she achieved 3 As and a B.  She then went on to study for a BA in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status at the University of Greenwich graduating with a First Class Degree and qualified teacher status.  Whilst at university Emily had the pleasure to be a part of The Open University and the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) Student Teacher Reading for Pleasure Ambassador scheme whereby she was nominated to help support student teachers by raising understanding and awareness of the importance of choice-led reading in childhood.  Emily currently teaches within the GLC Trust and hopes to give back to the community in which she grew up.  In the future Emily wishes to return to university to study for a masters in Children’s Literature looking at the theoretical approaches to children’s and young adults literature.

 Klaudia Lysakowska

• Achieved 11 GCSEs at A*/A
• Member of the Respect Project
• Work experience at Berenberg Asset and Management, London

After leaving The Gateway Academy Klaudia joined University College London to study Mechanical Engineering achieving a First-Class Honours Degree.  Between her second and third year she completed a placement at Red Bull Racing.  Klaudia went on to complete a one-year role at CERN, working as a Thermodynamic Engineer on the Compact Muon Solenoid detector.  During university Klaudia was part of the UCL Rocket Team and worked on a medical startup company. 

Jasleen Kaur Devgun

• Achieved 11 GCSEs with top grades
• Student Leadership Team

Jasleen left The Gateway Academy and went on to study A levels in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry at Sixth Form.  Jasleen then went on to study for a Master’s Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol.  Jasleen committed herself fully to her studies and has enjoyed the challenges that academic curiosity and research have brought her.

Patricija Paleviciute

From Gateway, and having achieved grade 7 or better in all her GCSEs, Patricija went on to study at Brampton Manor Academy where she did 3 A-levels in Psychology, Maths and Biology in which Patricija achieved A*AA.  After this, Patricija gained a place at the University of Warwick to study for a BSc in Psychology.

Al-Habib Mraish

On leaving Gateway in 2019, Al-Habib went onto Coopers’ Coburn Sixth form to study Maths, Further Maths and Physics.  After his A Levels, Al-Habib gained a place at Queen Mary University to study for a BSc in Physics with Data Science.

Senny Limbu

After leaving Gateway, Senny went onto Sixth Form to study A Levels in Business, Law, Maths.  Senny worked as a Digital Marketing Executive during her gap year, before going to the University of Essex to study Economics and Psychology.  Whilst at University Senny worked for six months in Brand Management, Advertising for two months, then helping as a lead for students with a new career development programme being launched at the University.

Praise Adebusoye

• Achieved 11 GCSEs with top grades
• Student Leadership Team
• Represented the Academy at Netball and Rounders

Praise left The Gateway Academy and went on to study A Levels at Sixth Form where she achieved top grades.  As a result of her hard work and determination, Praise secured a place to study Law at Oxford University.  Praise says she is very grateful for being pushed to achieve the very best grades at Gateway and beyond, having played a full part in Academy life whilst here.

Leah Coles

• Achieved 11 GCSEs with top grades
• Student Leadership Team
• Peer Mentor
• Thurrock’s Next Top Boss

Leah left The Gateway Academy and went on to be awarded a First-Class Honours degree in Medical Science from Anglia Ruskin University.  Leah is grateful for the support and belief that The Gateway Academy had in her to reach her full potential. 

Liyel Jones

• Achieved 11 GCSEs with top grades
• Student Leader
• Represented the Academy at Football, Basketball and Athletics

After leaving The Gateway Academy and completing his A levels, Liyel went to the University of Portsmouth to complete a BSc in Pharmacology, then a Masters in Pharmacy followed by a PGCert in Independent Prescribing at the University of Birmingham.  Liyel is a registered Pharmacist and works in Medical Science Liaison, specialising in Immunology (Gastroenterology, Dermatology and Rheumatology).

Sam Richards

• Achieved 10 GCSEs with top grades
• Represented the Academy at Football and Rugby

Sam went on to complete his A Levels before gaining a place at the University of Hertfordshire where he achieved a First-Class Honours degree in law.  He then went on to gain an MSc in Global Cooperation and Security from the University of Birmingham.  Sam is using his degrees as a Risk and Complaints Manager with Davison’s Law based in Birmingham.

Uyi Ozigbo

• Achieved 10 GCSEs with top grades
• Student Leadership Team
• Represented the Academy at Netball, Athletics and Rounders

Uyi left The Gateway Academy and studied A Levels in Maths, Economics and Spanish.  She went on to secure the grades to get her to Aston University where she studied for a BSc in Business and International Relations.  Uyi then went on to be a Business Graduate at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) at Aston University.  Uyi was also a Corporate Responsibility Intern with IHG Hotels and Resorts, as well as being a Debate Mentor with Debate Mate.  Uyi also studied at the Korea University Business School.

 Chloe Locke

Teacher of Mathematics

Chloe achieved grade 7 or higher in all her GCSEs, and went to Palmer’s College to study A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics and achieved 3 A grades.  From there Chloe went to the University of Nottingham to study Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience.  Once she graduated, she returned to The Gateway Academy as a trainee teacher of mathematics.

 Danielle Robertson

Teacher of Mathematics

Danielle is former student of The Gateway Academy, class of 2013.  The options she chose to study were: BTEC Dance, GCSE PE and GCSE History.  Once completing her exams for a number of subjects, Danielle was able to pick up additional subjects, resulting in her leaving the Academy with even more qualifications.  These additional subjects were GCSE Dance and Further Maths.

Alexandra Nita-Morariu

Spanish Tutor

Alexandra was Head Girl at The Gateway Academy in 2022-2023 and after her GCSEs went to Sixth Form at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred to study A-Levels in History, Politics, Psychology and Spanish.  Alexandra currently supports the Languages Department, as a Spanish Tutor, at The Gateway Academy by coming in once a week for students to practise their Spanish speaking skills.

Sam Blake

Teacher of Mathematics and Science

After leaving The Gateway Academy Sam went to college to study Maths, Computer Science and Business.  Following on from college, Sam went to university to study Mathematics with Secondary Education to train to become a maths teacher.  Sam is now a teacher of Maths and Science at The Gateway Academy and is enjoying teaching the next generation of students!

Jodie Lee

Teacher of History

Jodie achieved grade 6 or higher in all of her GCSEs, and went to Palmer’s College to study A-Levels in Law, Sociology and Health and Social Care and achieved a grade B or higher in all subjects.  From there Jodie began working at The Gateway Academy as an LSA supporting students with their Special Educational Needs.  Jodie is now undergoing an Arts and Humanities Degree with a specialism in History, through the Open University.  Whilst being a trainee History teacher on The Gateway Academy’s teacher training programme.  Jodie is very grateful to be part of such a wonderful community, and looks forward to furthering her career here at The Gateway Academy.