Gateacre School

What Gateacre School does

Gateacre School is a state-funded secondary school located in Belle Vale Ward, Liverpool, United Kingdom, serving students aged 11-18 from Year 7 through Sixth Form. The school operates under the UK national education framework and is part of Northern Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust that provides governance and oversight. Its academic offering spans Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Levels and BTEC vocational qualifications), including twelve specialized career-focused Sixth Form pathways such as Future Scientists, Computing, Music & Sound, and Engineering. Beyond academics, the school delivers a co-curricular programme that includes the Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze, Silver, Gold), CCF Summer Camp, residential and international trips, and student-led societies.

The school's core technology consists of a standard educational platform: a Juniper Websites-built public website (gateacre.org), student portal, learning management systems, and integrations with Google Analytics, Google Translate, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Suite, music production tools (Nuendo, Sibelius, Cubase), and XR+ for VR/AR app development in IT courses. Distribution occurs through UK state education admissions channels — Year 7 Admissions via fair banding, In-Year Admissions managed by the local education authority, and Sixth Form applications through the applicaa.com platform. The school maintains active social media presence on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn, supplemented by newsletters and an online school calendar.

Gateacre's revenue model is that of a public-sector institution: it receives per-pupil funding from the UK government and charges no tuition fees. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and there are no commercial pricing plans. The school is led by Principal Mr N. Jamil, with strategic industry partnerships including ADLIB AUDIO (Music & Sound Pathway) and Bentley (Computing Pathway) that provide students with real-world career connections. The operating geography is confined to North West England, with the main campus at Hedgefield Road, Liverpool, L25 2RW.

Name

Gateacre School

Legal name

Gateacre School

Website

https://gateacre.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gateacre School is a state-funded UK secondary school in Liverpool, serving students aged 11-18 from Year 7 through Sixth Form. Part of Northern Schools Trust, it offers GCSEs, A-Levels, BTEC vocational pathways, and twelve specialized career-focused Sixth Form routes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE curriculum
• A-Level programme
• Sixth Form education
• Vocational qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gateacre School is a state-funded secondary school located in Liverpool, UK, that delivers full-time education to students aged 11-18 from Year 7 through Sixth Form. The school provides a broad KS3 curriculum, comprehensive GCSE programmes at KS4, and A-Level and BTEC vocational qualifications at Sixth Form, alongside an extensive co-curricular programme including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, school trips, and twelve specialised career-focused pathways.

Product overview

Gateacre School is a secondary school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Year 7 through Sixth Form. The school provides a broad, balanced curriculum at KS3, followed by GCSE options at KS4, and A-Level/BTEC vocational programmes at Sixth Form. The school is organised into 12 career-focused pathways at Sixth Form (Future Scientists, Mathematics, Engineering, Business & Economics, Computing, Creatives, Music & Sound, Performing, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences, English & Creative Writing, and Sport Science). Alongside academics, the school offers extensive co-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports teams, music ensembles, drama productions, and educational trips programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KS4 GCSE Curriculum Comprehensive GCSE programme covering core subjects (English Language/Literature, Mathematics, Combined Science or Separate Sciences) and a broad range of optional subjects including Geography, History, Spanish, Art, Drama, Music, Business Studies, Economics, Sociology, Computing, Graphics, Photography, Religious Studies, Health and Social Care, Vocational Engineering, and Technical Hospitality and Catering.
• A-Level Sixth Form Programme Two-year A-Level programme preparing students for higher education and careers, offering traditional academic subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English, History) and creative/technical options (Media, Art, Computer Science, Drama, Music), plus Applied Business, Criminology, EPQ, and BTEC qualifications.
• Co-Curricular Activities Programme Diverse programme of clubs, societies, and activities from Year 7 through Sixth Form, including sports teams, music ensembles, drama productions, and student-led societies.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Award scheme with Bronze (Year 9, Kent countryside), Silver (Year 10, River Medway), and Gold levels (Year 11-13, New Forest National Park and River Thames expeditions), including voluntary service, physical recreation, and skill development components.
• School Trips Programme Extensive excursion programme from day trips in Year 7 to residential trips from Year 8 upwards, including conferences, museums, art galleries, theatres, farms, and domestic/international destinations.
• BTEC Vocational Courses Vocational equivalent qualifications including BTEC Engineering, BTEC Business, BTEC IT, BTEC Health and Social Care, BTEC Sport, and BTEC Sound Engineering, providing practical skills for specific career paths.
• Cambridge Technical IT Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT qualification covering fundamentals of IT, global information, virtual and augmented reality, social media and digital marketing, and internet of everything.
• Sixth Form Career Pathways Twelve specialised career-focused pathways: Future Scientists, Mathematics, Engineering, Business & Economics, Computing, Creatives, Music & Sound, Performing, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences, English & Creative Writing, and Sport Science.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop confidence, teamwork, and life skills through co-curricular activities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northern Schools TrustcoreOthersGateacre School is part of Northern Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust. The trust provides governance, support, and oversight for the school's educational operations and strategic direction.
• ADLIB AUDIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic industry partner collaborating with Gateacre's Music & Sound Pathway. Hosts Industry Day events and provides real-world industry connections for students pursuing music careers.
• BentleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive manufacturer providing workshops and career insights for students on the Computing Pathway, connecting academic learning with industry applications.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GateacreSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/GateacreSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gateacre-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/gateacreschool

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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