Gateway School, Great Missenden

In its own words: "To empower every pupil to excel in their educational journeys today, tomorrow and for the rest of their lives. To provide an engaging and inspiring learning environment that encourages children to be curious and ambitious, resulting in happy, confident and real-world ready learners. Our mission is expressed through core values that provide the guiding principles of everything we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a warm, family-feel community where every child is celebrated for their individuality and known to all. At Gateway School we are committed to providing learning experiences that holistically prepare our children for their next schools and life beyond."

The nearest other independent schools to Gateway School are Pipers Corner School (3 miles); The Beacon School (4.3 miles, selective); Heatherton School (4.5 miles); and Griffin House School (5.1 miles).

In 2026, 44 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 4 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Great Missenden Rail Station, about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aylesbury Road (southbound), 240 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Gateway School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).