The Gower School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 10 Cynthia Street Barnsbury London N1 9JF |
| Reference Number | 134782 |
The Gower School is performing well overall, with a good quality of education and outstanding provision for pupils' welfare, health, and safety. As this is the school's first inspection, it showcases the success of its Montessori educational approach for children aged from birth to eleven years. The school fosters a nurturing atmosphere in which pupils thrive, demonstrating significant personal development and strong engagement in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 246 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.81%
Girls: 49.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Mar 2009 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding provision for pupils' welfare, health and safety
- Strong spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils
- Good progress in literacy and numeracy
- Effective curriculum delivery through the Montessori method
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
Areas for Improvement
- No facilities for pupils who are ill during the day
- Variable quality of marking in some classes
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