We at Gateacre School are driven by the belief that each and every child should go to a school that enables them to become a great learner. We believe that Gateacre is that school because our values; Believe, Achieve, Succeed are present in all that we do. At Gateacre, we aim to ensure that all our young people become lifelong learners by providing an excellent education, in an environment that is warm, friendly and caring. Through our Creative Faculty we aim to produce well rounded individuals, by promoting an adventurous and enquiring approach to our subjects, where students can grow and reach their full creative potential. We expect our learners to foster an industrious work ethic that allows them to explore a range of approaches independently. Through this students become confident in developing their own ideas and therefore present personal and imaginative outcomes. Our carefully sequenced curriculum nurtures skills, develops knowledge & understanding and enhances experiences. We naturally promote confidence building, by allowing students to make considered decisions throughout their work in visual and tactile forms. In Year 9, students respond to the theme 'People & Places'. Students are encouraged to do this through both 2D, mixed media artwork and 3D, ceramics work which you can see through our submission.