Gateway School
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, South East · HP16 9AA
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.
261
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 261
- Location
- Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.gatewaysch.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01494 862407
Headteacher
Head Mr Jonathan Coke
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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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.16%
- EHC plans
- 1.53%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
The last word
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
Where is Gateway School located?
Gateway School is located at 1 High Street, Great Missenden, Great Missenden, HP16 9AA.
What type of school is Gateway School?
Gateway School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Gateway School?
Gateway School has approximately 261 pupils on roll.
What is Gateway School's inspection rating?
Gateway School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 October 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.