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Gateway School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Gateway School is an other independent not applicable school in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 261 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

261

Pupils

360

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Gateway School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Gateway School?

The catchment area for Gateway School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Gateway School is set by Buckinghamshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Gateway School: 360 places, 73% filled: places available

Gateway School has a published admission number of 360 places. 261 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Buckinghamshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Gateway School: School Information

Full address
1 High Street, Great Missenden, HP16 9AA
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
DfE URN
110556

Other Not applicable Schools in Great Missenden

If Gateway School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Great Missenden are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Gateway School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Gateway School

What is the catchment area for Gateway School?

The catchment area for Gateway School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Gateway School oversubscribed?

Gateway School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 261 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Buckinghamshire.

What is the admissions policy for Gateway School?

Admission to Gateway School is managed by Buckinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Gateway School cover?

Gateway School is a not applicable school in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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