The Gateway to Your Future
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.
Jonathan Coke, Head
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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: 4 May 2025

Meet Our New Director of Sport – Mr Lafleur

We’re thrilled to welcome our new Director of Sport to Gateway School- Mr Lafleur! With a background in both teaching and playing sport at a high level, he brings a wealth of experience, passion, and energy to our community. Before...

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Our Stories
πŸ† Gateway Senior Choir Named Grand Finalist in Bellevue Choir of the Year! 🎢 πŸŽ‰πŸŽΆ We are thrilled to announce that Gateway School is a Grand Finalist in the inaugural @blvuegroup Choir of the Year competition! πŸŽΆπŸŽ‰  πŸ‘ A huge well done to our amazing Senior Chorus and the incredible Mrs Izard, Head of Performing Arts, for this fantastic achievement!  🎡 Their chosen piece, β€œCan You Hear Me?” by Bob Chilcott, is a powerful and moving song that explores the world through the eyes of a deaf child. The poignant message β€œCan you see, feel, hear me – the sun too?” is brought to life through both singing and sign language, creating an emotional and inclusive performance. πŸŽ₯Our choir both sang and signed the song, beautifully conveying the joy, wonder, and sensory richness of a world experienced beyond sound.  πŸŽ₯ You can hear the performance that took them to the final – set to images from life at Gateway, where the joy of our school community shines through images and smiles. The choir will attend the final later in the year.   #GatewaySchool #GatewaySeniorChoir #BellevueChoirOfTheYear #bellevueeducation #TogetherWeCan #ChoirFinalist #CanYouHearMe #BobChilcott #InclusiveArts #PerformingArts #ProudToBeGateway #SeniorChorus #MusicMatters #SignLanguageInMusic #CreativeCurriculum #SchoolLife #JoyfulLearning #WeAreGateway