Independent Day School Gateways School is an innovative, highly successful independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18.
We are known for our small class sizes; our average class size is between 14 - 18 pupils which allows our pupils individual attention and focus. There are separate areas of the school for Nursery, Pre-Reception/Reception, Prep School, High School and 6th Form but many of our facilities such as our Performing Arts Centre, sports hall, dance studio and outdoor learning area are shared so all pupils
02/06/2026
Children in Lower 1 and Transition have just released some of the butterflies that they have watched transform over the last few weeks. From tiny caterpillars to beautiful painted lady butterflies, the children have watched the process of metamorphosis with fascination! 🦋
21/05/2026
Reception class had a busy and fun day on their educational visit to Hesketh Farm. They enjoyed weighing, mixing and preparing milk for the lambs and calves before helping to feed them. Farmer Chris took them on a fun tractor ride then they went on a paddock walk.
Other highlights included visiting the pigs and piglets, cuddling guinea pigs and playing in the play park!
20/05/2026
Gatehouse Nursery children enjoyed meeting the ducklings today. They waddled, slid around and loved their cuddles with the children who were very gentle with them. The ducklings also entertained everyone with a splash and a swim! 🦆🥰
20/05/2026
Lower 2 are excited to be at the Alhambra to watch the stage production of 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' after reading it in English last term.
18/05/2026
Don’t forget Gateways parents and pupils can come along to our Friday breakfasts. There’s a range of tasty options to purchase ranging from a full English breakfast to coffee and pastries. You can also 'build your own' breakfast - veggie and GF options available. Parent and pupil breakfast runs every Friday from 8 – 8.30am in the dining hall. 😋🥞🍳🥓☕
18/05/2026
Today in science, Lower 2k made a model digestive system. Scissors and a potato masher were used as the teeth, the stomach was made out of a plastic bag and orange juice became the stomach acid. The children particularly enjoyed squeezing the food (GF cereal) through the 'intestines' (a pair of tights)! A fun, memorable (and slightly messy) way to learn about the digestive system!
15/05/2026
The school animals have been enjoying some time with the children today. Cherry joined Transition (year 1) for their English lesson this morning and was there to reward the children with some belly rubs for their good work. The rabbits came out this afternoon for a cuddle and the ducklings have been making the rounds too! Smiles all round! 🐶🐰🦆🥰
15/05/2026
Lower 3 are enjoying their final day in London .. after another amazing breakfast at Hard Rock Cafe, we headed to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guard. After a little more sightseeing, we then stopped for lunch. Sad to be heading home soon but everyone has had a wonderful time!!
14/05/2026
An action packed day 2 of our London residential so far for our Lower 3s. Breakfast at Hard Rock, a visit to the Tower of London, a river cruise and lots of sightseeing so far. Now out for a meal before heading to the theatre soon….,
14/05/2026
Upper 2 had a fun start to their science lesson - they visited the ducklings and helped them to have their first swim! 🦆