The Gower School
The Gower School is an independent school in Islington for pupils aged 0 to 11. It has 266 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Gower School is Good, from an inspection in March 2009.
Ofsted inspection: March 2009.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 10 Cynthia Street Barnsbury London N1 9JF |
| Reference Number | 134782 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 266 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.74%
Girls: 52.26% |
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 |
|---|
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.
| 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
In 2025–26, 4.5% of pupils at The Gower School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.4% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is The Gower School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Gower School is Good, from an inspection in March 2009.
When was The Gower School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Gower School was last inspected in March 2009.
How many pupils does The Gower School have?
The Gower School has 266 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Gower School cover?
The Gower School for pupils aged 0 to 11.
Where is The Gower School?
The Gower School is at 10 Cynthia Street, Barnsbury, London, N1 9JF.
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