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Education & Schooling T e Modern Family Welcome to Gatehouse School


Gatehouse School is a well-established independent co-educational primary school in East London, educating boys and girls from three to 11 years old


Founded in May 1948 by Phyllis Wall- bank, an innovator in educational development infl uenced by Maria Montessori, the school began in the historic gatehouse of St Bartholomew the Great Priory Church in Smith- fi eld and later moved in the 1970s to Sewardstone Road, right opposite Victoria Park.


Set in a renovated Victorian build-


ing with modern extensions, Gate- house off ers spacious grounds that include climbing frames and an artifi - cial-grass sports court, as well as con- venient access to the park and nearby outdoor spaces. Its location alongside Regent’s Canal adds to the school’s attractive urban setting. Gatehouse’s non-selective admis-


sions policy means children of all abilities learn together in mixed-abil- ity, non-streamed classes,


support- ed by specialist teaching staff and


dedicated form teachers. T e curric- ulum blends the Early Years Founda- tion Stage (EYFS) with the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, enhanced by the school’s own enriched programmes, regu- lar educational trips and a broad range of extracurricular activities. Specialist teaching is provided in areas such as sport, music, languages and computing. T e school emphasises holistic de-


velopment — children are encouraged to become


independent, confi dent


learners and to enjoy lifelong learning experiences. In addition to academic work, pupils regularly engage in out- ings to museums and theatres, res- idential and outdoor learning trips, and participate in creative arts and sporting activities. A key element of school life is


the champion qualities exercised through the house system. T is fos- ters teamwork and community spirit by grouping pupils into houses such as Dragon, Phoenix, Sphinx and Uni- corn. House events include sports day, talent shows, quizzes and charity eff orts, helping pupils build friend- ships across age groups. Today, Gatehouse School continues


its mission to nurture each child’s unique potential in a caring and sup- portive environment, preparing them for senior school and beyond while instilling values of respect, curiosity and resilience.


For more information, please contact the admissions manager at admissions@gatehouseschool.co.uk or call 020 8980 2978


Calling all young creatives


Global Academy is for young creatives who want to turn talent into a future


Global Academy is a school for young creatives who want to build careers in media and entertainment. Based in west London, it brings together aca- demic excellence and specialist cre- ative training to prepare students for success in a fast-moving industry. From the moment students arrive,


learning feels purposeful. Academic classrooms sit alongside profession- al studios, creating an environment where creativity and rigour go hand in hand. Students don’t just study mu- sic, media or digital culture. T ey pro- duce radio shows, fi lm content, edit podcasts, develop digital ideas and respond to real creative briefs. Every project is designed to build skills that matter in the real world. What makes Global Academy


distinctive is the expectation. In- dustry professionals help shape the curriculum and set


the standard.


Students work to deadlines, receive clear professional feedback and are expected to improve their work until it meets industry expectations. Cre- ativity is ambitious and energetic, but it’s also disciplined, structured and demanding. Alongside this specialist training


sits strong academic credibility. Stu- dents study a broad and ambitious academic core that develops liter- acy, numeracy, research skills and critical thinking. Ideas must be ex- plained clearly. Decisions must be justifi ed. Progress is expected. Cre- ativity is treated as an intellectual


discipline and academic success is non-negotiable. T is approach has been recog-


nised by Ofsted, which noted that ‘pupils and students achieve very well by


the time they leave the


school’ and are supported to move on to ambitious destinations. Glob- al Academy is rated outstanding in key areas, refl ecting a culture built on high standards, professionalism and ambition.


creative


T e atmosphere feels closer to a studio than a traditional


school. Students collaborate, chal- lenge each other and learn how to present their work with confi dence and clarity. T ey develop the hab- its,


resilience and mindset need-


ed to succeed in the media and entertainment industry. Global Academy prepares young


people not just to participate, but to compete.


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