Gateway School
School summary
A small independent prep in Great Missenden, Gateway School takes children from age two through to eleven, building the whole of a child's early education within one familiar community. With around 261 pupils on roll, it is the kind of setting where staff can know each child individually. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest rating of "excellent", and the school's compliance requirements were met. Mr Jonathan Coke leads the school as Head.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' education "excellent", a strong endorsement of the teaching and progress across the prep years. The school supports a notable proportion of pupils with special educational needs - close to one in five - which points to a willingness to adapt to a range of learners rather than focus solely on the most academic.
Head · Mr Jonathan Coke
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 19.16%
- EHC plans
- 1.53%
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A nurturing, all-through prep for families seeking continuity and an inspector-endorsed "excellent" education from the early years to 11.
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Gateway School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.