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Gatehouse School

Gatehouse School is a non-selective independent preparatory school located beside Victoria Park in East London, welcoming children from Nursery (age 3) through Year 6.

Entry
Taster Day + ReferenceSelective
Next deadline
Fri 23 Apr 20274+ acceptance deadline
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance

Key facts

Head
Mrs Sevda Korbay
Headteacher
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
494
257 girls, 276 boys
Location
Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
3 to 11
Religious ethos
Christian
Founded
1948
Entry points
3+, 4+, 7+
ISI inspection
Inspected 2024
Nearest station
Cambridge Heath
School buses
Yes
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Bursaries
Available
Scholarships
Academic
Overview

About Gatehouse School

Gatehouse School is a non-selective independent preparatory school located beside Victoria Park in East London. The main entry point is Nursery from age 3, with most pupils remaining until Year 6 before moving on to a range of leading independent, grammar, and state schools. The school offers a broad range of opportunities in music, sport, the arts, and beyond, encouraging pupils to embrace challenges and grow into thoughtful, resilient learners.

Our take

Independent co-ed prep school in Tower Hamlets for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake.

Best for
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
Watch-outs
  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
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Application timeline

  1. TBC
    Open dayTo be confirmed
    By appointment, term-time
    Private Tour
  2. TBC
    InterviewTo be confirmed
    Arranged individually on application for occasional places
    Taster Day
  3. Apr24
    Acceptance deadlinePassed

Not yet published: registration opens, bursary deadline, assessment, offers.

Registration windows
EntryOpensClosesReply byStatus
September 2027TBC24 Apr 202624 Apr 2026Closed
September 2027TBC24 Apr 2026TBCClosed
September 2028TBC23 Apr 2027TBCTbc

Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

Fees TBCper year · day
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Means-tested
Yes
Scholarships
1
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Distinctive features

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Co-educational 3-11

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Non selective admission

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Priority sibling places

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Welcomes SEN and physical disabilities with support

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Sibling discounts

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Focus on personal visits for admissions

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Boys Football TeamsFootballGirls Football TeamSportSwimming Team

music

Music

drama

Anti-Bullying Drama WorkshopsDrama

academic club

Poetry RecitalScience ClubSTEM

Facilities

sports

Astroturf Sports CourtClimbing Frames

academic

Recently Renovated Victorian Building
Recommended next step

Registration closes 23 Apr 2027 (3+)

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Inspection

ISI inspection, 1 Jan 2022

Good
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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn3 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer19 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

INSET: 1 Sept 2026 · 2 Sept 2026 · 4 Jan 2027

Gatehouse School term dates and holidays →

Policies & documents

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Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Gatehouse School best for?+

Gatehouse School suits: Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–11; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.

When is the next open day at Gatehouse School?+

No dates are listed yet. Save Gatehouse School and we'll email you when booking opens.

How does admissions work?+

Gatehouse School is non-selective. Registration dates vary by entry point.

Does Gatehouse School support SEND?+

Gatehouse School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.

What ages does Gatehouse School take?+

Gatehouse School takes pupils from age 3 to 11.

Is Gatehouse School a day or boarding school?+

Gatehouse School is a day school.

Is Gatehouse School co-educational or single-sex?+

Gatehouse School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Gatehouse School?+

Gatehouse School is in Tower Hamlets, E2 9JG.

How do I contact admissions at Gatehouse School?+

Contact Gatehouse School by email at admissions@gatehouseschool.co.uk or phone on 02089802978.

Updated 14 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.