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.
Where Happy Children Learn
A Gateway to Success
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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✨ Ready, Set, Reception! & Pathway to Year 3 – Taster Mornings at Gateway School ✨
👻It might be the season for spooky stories… but there’s nothing scary about choosing the right school when it feels just right.
🍂Join us for one of our autumn Taster Mornings and see why so many families fall in love with Gateway.
🎈 Ready, Set, Reception! – For children starting school in September 2026.
Step into our warm, nurturing classrooms and see how curiosity and confidence come to life from day one. No magic spells required — just inspiring teaching and happy pupils! ✨
🚀 Pathway to Year 3 – For families considering a move at 7+.
🎃Discover how our small classes, specialist teachers and hands-on learning create an environment where children truly shine — it’s a little bit spooktacular, if we do say so ourselves.
⚡ Be quick – our Reception and Year 3 cohorts for 2026 are already almost full! Spaces for both taster mornings are limited, and offers will be made after the events.
👉 Sign up in our bio or through our website on ‘open events’
😄 Because places are disappearing faster than biscuits at break time… and that’s frighteningly true! 👻
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🍁When the School Day Grows 🍁
✨It’s Tuesday afternoon, and Gateway hums with quiet purpose.
🥋🧶In one room, judo mats thump as pupils perfect their throws; in another, knitting needles dance through yarn.
♻️🏉There’s the rustle of junk modelling and the echo of rugby shouts drifting in from the field.
🍂Gardening club are out carefully collecting autumn leaves from the flower beds,story time fills the library with soft laughter 📖, and mindfulness brings a moment of calm. 🧘♀️
✏️Even homework club has its quiet heroes, heads down and determined.
🌟Everywhere you look, someone’s discovering something new — a skill, a spark, a small success.
💫 This is Gateway after lessons: not an ending to the day, but an unfolding.
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