The Gower School
The Gower School offers nursery education with a Montessori curriculum, specialist teaching in sport, languages, music, and dance, and participates in the government’s free 30 hours nursery scheme.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Islington for ages 0–11. Selective entry, lower fees than the London average.
- Children aged 0–11.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Families looking for an independent option below the London average for fees.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
About the head
At The Gower School we aim for all our children to be happy, confident learners who achieve their potential, supported by the Montessori ethos.
Distinctive features
Montessori Nursery and Primary School
Outstanding Independent School Inspection
Integrated Montessori ethos
Broad, creative curriculum
Focus on academic and social skills
Nurturing and personal environment
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
academic club
other
Facilities
sports
arts
academic
wellbeing
Latest exam results
The independent school’s work was rated Outstanding and Excellent in every category by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in November 2022. No specific recent exam results data is available on the website.
Recent coverage
In 2026, The Gower School celebrated a Form 5 pupil crowned National Champion in Public Speaking at the University of Cambridge and successfully passed its first Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Primary School inspection, meeting all standards. The school also opened a new toddler classroom, Les Petits Hérissons, for children aged 16 months to 2.5 years, and two pupils were finalists in the ISA Young Musician Competition. Additionally, the school introduced Yoto Players into classrooms to enhance learning and hosted England netball player Ellie Rattu for a coaching session.
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Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Inspection
Isi — 2 Dec 2025
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-2026
Where pupils go 2026 · 8 offers
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about The Gower School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is The Gower School best for?+
Independent co-ed school in Islington for ages 0–11. Selective entry, lower fees than the London average.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
Are there open days?+
1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
phone on 0207 700 2445; 0207 278 2020 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to The Gower School — see the "Schools like The Gower School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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