Gateway is a Sixth Form College specialising in the education and progression of 16-19 year olds. It has a strong reputation in supporting students with the progression from secondary school to sixth form. Expert advice and guidance helps students in choosing the right subjects and pathways to enable them to develop lifelong skills and attitudes, whatever their starting point. Ofsted graded the college as Good in October 2019.

A broad range of courses are offered from Entry Level to Level 3, Academic and Vocational, designed to meet student needs. Courses are delivered by experienced and well qualified subject specialists focussed on providing a quality learning experience. Alongside teaching departments, students are well supported by pastoral teams.

In April 2020, Gateway College joined the Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust (BFMAT) which is sponsored by Coventry University. Other partner Colleges are Bilborough College in Nottingham and King Edward VI College in Nuneaton.  

 The formation of BFMAT is notable for two key reasons. Firstly, it is the only MAT to have as its focus sixth form education and how this sector can gain mutual benefit from a structural relationship with a leading HE provider. Secondly, a collaborative and collegiate approach has been taken in its formation and development. Coventry University has not positioned itself as the expert on post 16 education or as needing to retain all the levers of power within the MAT. Rather it has engaged in meaningful learning conversations about how best to utilise the relationship to improve the educational experience of the students.