Welcome to St. Margaret’s Prep School
We know that finding the right school for your child is one of the biggest decisions parents face. That perfect environment, suited especially to your child, where they will learn, grow and embark on a journey of discovery and adventure. At St. Margaret's Prep, we pride ourselves on being just this.
Our children are happy, curious and kind. They thrive in our beautiful, countryside school, where we prioritise a holistic education, fostering character development alongside academic excellence.
Whilst academic achievement is high, so is our focus on wellbeing, as we know that happy children are high achieving children. We nurture our pupils and develop the characteristics and qualities we know they will need to build bright futures. We ensure they are fully prepared for the next steps in life, both in the classroom and beyond.
Day Nursery Awards 2025 Winners
We’re delighted to have been awarded the ‘Top 20 Day Nursery Award’ for the second year in a row!
The annual Nursery Awards recognises 20 of the top-rated Nurseries in each region of the UK based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child.
We are St Margaret’s
We have a strong family ethos and instil a sense of great pride in our school community. We look after, support and encourage each other to always be our best.
Welcome to St. Margaret’s Prep School, we make education fun and stimulating. We have a reputation for developing exceptionally well-rounded pupils with a love of learning. Our results speak for themselves, with our excellence in scholarships, sports, arts and music.
"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."
-Carolyn Moss, Headteacher
Awards
An excellent all-round education
We were delighted to be awarded European ‘School of the Year 2022’ at the Cognita O-wards, we offer specialist teaching across the curriculum, combined with a home-from-home family feel, to give your child the very best start.
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), rated St. Margaret’s as ‘excellent’ in October 2021. The inspection report concluded that the quality of the pupil’s academic and other achievements is excellent and the quality of the pupils’ personal development is also excellent.
"Pupils’ enjoyment of school life is evident in every aspect of their activities in and out the classroom. This is a result of the high quality of pastoral care, which focuses on the well-being of each individual to ensure they all flourish.” ISI, 2021
Join us for a Personal Tour
We warmly welcome families throughout the year, offering tailored personal tours on a day that suits you, including school holidays.
Enjoy a guided tour of the school, arranged by a member of our friendly Admissions Team who can answer any questions you may have
FACILITIES & LOCATION
A beautiful parkland setting
Our idyllic countryside setting, in rural north Essex, means we are surrounded by stunning scenery, including parkland, fields and woodland.
The former coach house and stables of Gosfield Hall make up the partly Grade 2 listed school buildings.
The school offers two classrooms per year group, plus dedicated rooms for music, science, art, languages and computers, as well as a sports hall and a well-stocked library. There are three music practice ‘pods’ where children have individual music lessons.
The grounds include netball courts, playgrounds, an adventure playground, and outdoor classrooms. Forest School and various sports are also available. Additionally, the school uses nearby facilities for cricket, hockey, and swimming.
School News
We have enthusiastic pupils who are eager to showcase their accomplishments, and we join in celebrating their triumphs through various engaging activities throughout the year. These activities, such as outings, concerts, sports events, and numerous other exciting events, are designed to enhance our pupils' learning experience.
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Forest School with Mrs Hedgehog Hawes is back 🦔
Every Tuesday afternoon a different year group will have half of term of learning in the great outdoors. From den building to s’mores over the camp fire 🔥 ⛺️
Well done to Oscar in Year 5 who competed yesterday in the East BMX Champs and came 3rd in the Male Under 10’s and set a new PB lap time!
We are SO proud of your BMX achievements Oscar!
Keep shining ✨
🌟 Nursery Places Available for an Immediate Start! 🌟
Are you looking for a nurturing and educational environment for your little one? Look no further! Our award-winning nursery, nestled in the beautiful grounds of the leafy village of Gosfield, has limited spaces available for a September start.
🎨 Teacher-Led Lessons Include:
🎭 Performing Arts
🍳 Cookery
⚽ PE
🇫🇷 French
We proudly accept 15 hours funding, making it easier for your child to experience a holistic and enriching education. Our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to providing a warm, supportive, and stimulating environment that fosters growth and creativity.
📍 Come and explore our stunning setting and meet our friendly team. We are here to answer any questions and show you why our nursery is the perfect place for your child to begin their educational journey.
To book a tour or secure a place in our FREE Stay & Play session on Friday 10th October, please contact our friendly admissions team by phone on ☎ 01787 273 050 or email 📧 admissions@stmargaretsprep.com
Reception have been learning all about autumn this week and kicked things off with an exciting autumn hunt outside! The children had so much fun gathering leaves, sticks, and other natural treasures to use in their seasonal art 🍁
We are SO proud of how much progress they’ve made in just over a week in Reception! Well done 💙
🦔 Year 1 have been busy learning all about hedgehogs this week and they’ve painted their very own spiky friends in art!
We’re so proud of their creativity 🎨 🖼️
Let`s begin a new story together..
Are you looking for a Nursery or School for your child?
St Margaret`s prep still has spaces available for an immediate start!
✨At St Margaret`s Prep, we go above and beyond to ensure that every child gets the best possible start to their education, creating a lifelong love of learning. ✨
St Mag`s is a family, and this sense of belonging is evident in our safe, nurturing environment 💙
Join us for our Open Week from Monday 29th September - Friday 3rd October
See our school in action, meet our passionate teachers, and discover how St Margaret`s can help your child thrive.
Visit our website today to book your place or email admissions@stmargaretsprep.com
☎️ 01787 273 050
Reception have settled in to their new classrooms seamlessly over the last week! We are SO proud of each and every one of them and the progress they have made in such a short space of time! 💙🩵
