About Us

The GSA was founded by Matt Lent, working in association with 20 training companies and individuals that were integral to the development and delivery of the City Challenge Gifted and Talented Education Strand (GATES) Progression Academy that successfully ran from 2008 until Government funding was withdrawn in March 2010.

During that time over 3000 young people were trained within the three City Challenge areas of London, Manchester and The Black Country. Over 95% of all participants stated that their experience was 'very good' or 'good'.

We are committed to ensuring that the expertise, experience and all that has been achieved does not go to waste.

The Gifted Students Academy delivery partners and associates are formed from the City GATES Progression Academy delivery agents.