Gatehouse School

URN: 100980 • London E2 9JG

Overview

Name
Gatehouse School
URN
100980
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
50.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sevda Korbay (since 2025) , Headmaster
Telephone
02089802978
Website
Visit
Address
Sewardstone Road, London E2 9JG

Summary

Gatehouse School is an independent, non-selective co-educational institution located in Tower Hamlets, London, catering to children aged 3 to 11. Established in 1948, the school promotes an inclusive ethos, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds without streaming. The curriculum is designed to foster each child's individual abilities, supported by a team of highly qualified specialist staff alongside dedicated form teachers.

Set in a renovated Victorian building with modern extensions, the school features landscaped grounds that include climbing frames and an Astroturf sports court, providing a stimulating environment for learning and play. Gatehouse School emphasizes a caring and supportive atmosphere, aiming to instill a strong foundation for life and work in its pupils.

The school is affiliated with the Independent Schools’ Association and the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools, and it has been recognized in the Sunday Times Top 100 Prep Schools. Graduates typically progress to prestigious secondary schools, reflecting the school's commitment to academic excellence and personal development.

Key details

LA
Tower Hamlets
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
550
Pupils
533
Boys
276
Girls
257
FSM %
Open date
1957-10-15
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 533 276 257 550
2024-09-11 530 272 258 528
2023-09-11 491 275 216 528 0.00
2022-09-11 491 275 216 528 0.00
2021-09-11 485 266 219 384 0.00
2020-09-11 462 251 211 384 0.00

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