Gateacre School

A huge congratulations to our fantastic Year 8 rowing team, who have been recognised as School of the Year by the All Aboard Youth Rowing programme, competing against an incredible 41 schools.

This award is a testament to the commitment, enthusiasm, and determination shown by the students throughout the year-long programme. The coaches selected our team because of the outstanding progress they made, not only in their rowing skills but also in their confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

We are incredibly proud of each and every student involved. This achievement is thoroughly deserved and reflects all of their hard work throughout the year.

Well done, Year 8 Rowers – School of the Year 2026! 🏆

Gateacre School’s Year 7 cricket team recently played their first fixture of the season against a strong West Derby side, demonstrating excellent teamwork and determination.

Batting first, our team posted an impressive total of 70 runs, with Salman being the top scorer with 15.

In the field, Ethan, Finnley, Salman and Enosh shared bowling duties, with Salman delivering an outstanding performance to take five wickets. Ethan also produced an excellent catch as the team worked hard until the 14th over, when they were narrowly beaten.

The sportsmanship and resilience shown by the team are something to be proud of. Well done to everyone involved.

Our Year 8 Scholars recently visited the Grosvenor Museum to bring their Latin studies to life and deepen their understanding of Roman Britain.

During the visit, students participated in a Roman workshop and took part in a guided Roman soldier tour around Chester, exploring remains hidden beneath the ground and visiting the amphitheatre.

This was an excellent enrichment experience that our students thoroughly enjoyed.

Last week, 28 of our Year 9 pupils enjoyed an enriching educational visit to the Imperial War Museum North.

Throughout the day, students engaged with a range of displays and artefacts, deepening their understanding of conflicts from World War I to the present day.

A particular highlight was meeting Brian, who shared his first-hand experiences of living through World War II as a child in Salford. Students listened thoughtfully to his reflections and asked insightful questions about life during the war.

Gateacre School proudly congratulates our Year 12 students who recently attended their Brilliant Club graduation ceremony at The University of Manchester.

Celebrating their achievements, the cohort secured impressive outcomes, including Firsts, 2:1s and 2:2s, reflecting their hard work, resilience and academic ambition.

A special recognition goes to Jakub, whose essay exploring the question “Can AI improve healthcare in real clinical settings?” is nominated for publication in The Scholar, The Brilliant Club’s academic journal.

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Our Year 12 students have recently taken part in two incredible residential opportunities at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.

At St Peter’s College, Oxford, students immersed themselves in academic tutorials, explored cutting-edge facilities and visited iconic locations including the Ashmolean Museum and the Bodleian Library. We thank Aspire Liverpool for providing this opportunity for our students.

Students attending the Magdalene College residential in Cambridge experienced degree-level study and participated in a variety of academic sessions, including application support and mock interviews.

These experiences are a powerful reminder that pathways to top universities are within reach for our students.

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Gateacre School has enjoyed a busy and successful Spring Term. We are proud to share some highlights as we reflect on the most recent half-term.

Students engaged in a wide range of enriching opportunities, from inspiring PhD talks and collaborative sessions with university partners, to representing the school in science competitions.

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Gateacre School recently celebrated the end of the Spring Term with rewards assemblies, recognising students across all year groups for their outstanding achievements.

Students were awarded for excelling in a wide range of subjects, including Classics, Mathematics, Computing, Art and Design, Sociology, Music, History and more. We also celebrated those who have made significant strides in their attendance and behaviour, demonstrating real commitment and growth.

Congratulations to all of our students who were recognised. Your hard work, character and dedication to your studies continue to make us incredibly proud.

We hope all of our students and their families are having an enjoyable and restful Easter break.

Gateacre School is pleased to share that Year 8 students, Evie and Harry, recently competed in the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships in London. This was a significant achievement, as only 12 competitors were selected to progress to this stage after the Warrington Indoor Championships.

Both students also achieved personal best performances in their events. Evie rowed an impressive 715 metres in 3 minutes, while Harry achieved 764 metres in 3 minutes.

Congratulations to both students for their performances representing the school at a national event.