Gatehouse School
London · E2 9JG
Gatehouse School is an independent, non-selective prep school for ages 3–11 located in East London near Victoria Park, housed in a recently renovated Victorian building with modern extensions. The school emphasises a caring, supportive learning environment with mixed-ability, non-streamed classes and subject teaching from the lower junior years onwards. Its position alongside Regent's Canal and Victoria Park provides distinctive outdoor access for an urban London school.
- →Non-selective admissions and mixed-ability teaching philosophy that welcomes all learners without streaming
- →Proximity to Victoria Park and Regent's Canal with landscaped grounds, rare for an East London prep school
- →Specialist subject teaching from early years combined with dedicated form tutors for pastoral care
- →Recently renovated Victorian building with modern facilities including Astroturf sports court
Who thrives here
Families seeking a nurturing, inclusive prep school without competitive entrance examinations; children who benefit from mixed-ability mixed-year environments and direct access to outdoor green spaces within the city.
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Contact & visit
Sewardstone Road, Victoria Park
London
E2 9JG
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Gatehouse School?
Day fees at Gatehouse School are approximately £19,500 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Gatehouse School?
Gatehouse School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Gatehouse School a boarding school?
Gatehouse School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is Gatehouse School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Gatehouse School “Excellent” (2021).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Welcoming, caring and supportive ethos with genuine inclusion of all learners
✓Excellent location alongside Victoria Park with direct access to green space and outdoor learning
✓Specialist subject teaching combined with dedicated form tutor pastoral care from early years
✓Non-selective admissions removing pressure and competition for entry
✓Recently refurbished facilities in historic building with modern amenities
Common concerns
!No external examination data or inspection track record available; parents relying on school's self-presentation rather than independent assessment
!Limited information on SEND provision specificity or depth of specialist staffing
!Smaller peer group (530 pupils across nursery to Y6) and absence of sixth form may limit secondary options locally