St Margaret's Preparatory School

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS

Address: Gosfield Hall Park

Gosfield

Halstead, CO91SE
Phone: 1787472134
Website: stmargaretsprep.com

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 115416
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: Gosfield Hall Park, Gosfield, Halstead, CO9 1SE
Website: www.stmargaretsprep.com
Age range: 2-11
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Capacity: 282 pupils
Setting: Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 187
Special Educational Needs: 0.5% (1 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 10 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 19; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 187 pupils; 2-11

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Joyful, creative and determined Proud of our learning journeys Respectful global citizens Kind, caring friends Confident communicators

Head Teacher's Message

I believe strongly that a happy child is a successful child and here at St Margaret’s we excel in providing a warm, welcoming and supportive community for your family.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choirs Orchestra Ensembles Guitar Club Drumming Club Wind & Brass Band Football & Futsal Rugby Netball Athletics Cricket Multi-sports Badminton Gymnastics Golf Fencing Tennis Ballet Yoga Art Lego Jewellery Making Sewing Cooking Chess Games French Games Coding ICT Science Exam Prep 11+ Prep

Sports

Athletics Cricket Football Hockey Netball Rugby Golf Swimming

Facilities

Seven acres of grounds Two classrooms per year group Dedicated music room Science lab Computer suite Art room Sports hall Well-stocked library Three music practice pods Two netball courts Two playgrounds Adventure playground Enclosed outdoor area for Early Years Pupil-designed quiet garden Outdoor classroom Forest School Gosfield Cricket Ground (off-site) Braintree Hockey Club facilities (off-site) Swimming at Halstead Leisure Centre (Year 3)

Curriculum Highlights

1-to-1 devices for Year 3 and above Holistic, values-based education with small class sizes Curriculum aligns with National Curriculum bones while offering deeper and wider knowledge Early language education: French from age 2, Spanish from Year 4, Latin from Year 6 Foreign languages integrated from early years Strong focus on preparation for Senior School and scholarships

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Larks before school care starts at 7:30am with a light breakfast; Owls after school care runs from 4:00pm to 6:00pm with a light tea and various activities, including homework help and indoor/outdoor games.

SEND Provision

Wraparound care details are provided under Larks & Owls, including before- and after-school provisions with breakfast, tea and activities.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available