The Gateway to Your Future
Non Selective, Academically Excellent, Independent Co-Educational Prep School in Great Missenden
Exceptional Progress, Outstanding Value - Your Path to Excellence Starts Here. We are proud to provide a remarkable education enriched with unforgettable opportunities and experiences.

Where Every Child is Celebrated

Situated in the heart of the Chiltern hills in the beautiful village of Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire, Gateway School is a co-educational, independent day school for children aged two to eleven, ISI rated ‘excellent’ in all areas. At Gateway School, education is not just about academic success; it is about building a foundation that gives each child the confidence and skills they need to be the best they can be.

Our children leave us as competent and confident individuals, with a secure sense of who they are and are well-equipped to take on their next challenges.
Cath Bufton-Green Head Teacher
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Creating Amazing Childhoods

Creating Amazing Childhoods

Facilities
Creating Amazing Childhoods

Creating Amazing Childhoods

Community

In the Heart of Everyone

We believe that a strong community connection enriches the educational experience and promotes a supportive network for children, parents, and staff alike. Our community oriented initiatives are designed to involve parents actively in the learning process and to strengthen the partnership between home and school.

Leavers' Destinations

Children at Gateway School undertake exams for the Buckinghamshire Grammar School transfer test and local Independent Schools. We are proud that the majority of pupils receive offers from their preferred senior school. This high success rate is attributed to the academic journey and the positive partnerships between parents and staff, in identifying the schools that holistically best fit the children

Our Stories

Posted: 7 September 2024

Gateway School Appoints New Headteacher

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan Coke as Head ofΒ Gateway School from Easter 2025. Jonathan is currently Head of St. Christopher’s Prep School In North-West London having worked in Senior Leadership roles for the last eleven years....

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Our Stories
πŸ“š National Poetry Day at Gateway School! πŸ“š  🌟 We had an amazing time celebrating National Poetry Day last week at Gateway School, with children from Year 1 to Year 6! The theme this year was 'Counting', and our young poets shone brightly. The children had the choice to either recite a favorite poem or, for our Upper Prep, create their own. πŸ† Finalists from each class presented their poems to Mrs Bufton Green and Mrs Woods, showcasing their creativity and confidence. We were thrilled to celebrate all their hard work in Friday's assembly, especially our talented winners!  ✨ Poetry is a fantastic way to spark creativity and build confidence, and we're so proud of everyone who took part. Listen to our Year 1 and Year 6 (which was a self-written poem) winners recite their poems!  #NationalPoetryDay #GatewaySchool #YoungPoets #CreativityInAction #InspireThroughPoetry #ASPIRE #thegatewaytoyourfuture