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
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
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Navigating senior school choices can feel like a big step - there’s a lot to think about, but we’re here to support you every step of the way 💙
In Years 3 to 6, we focus on building independence, curiosity and confidence. Pupils take ownership of their learning, develop strong problem-solving skills, and are encouraged to explore ideas in engaging, meaningful ways.
With specialist teachers and a rich, broad curriculum, learning is both challenging and enjoyable. Our Year 6 pupils transition to over 16 senior schools across Essex, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. Pupils are regularly assessed in core subjects and their progress is carefully tracked to ensure every child is developing to the best of their ability. Our aim is to support and stretch all pupils in the classroom, regardless of their starting point.
We also guide pupils through senior school preparation - from entrance exams and interviews to the 11+ - helping each child find the right fit for their future. Many go on to achieve scholarships and places at a wide range of schools across the region.
We’re incredibly proud of the confident, capable young people they become.
Growing minds, building futures 🌱
Our Caterpillars class have been learning all about life cycles and how things grow, based on our story this week, Jack and the Beanstalk.
Following on from growing cress last week, the children also had a go at planting their very own beans this week and are excited to watch them grow.
A wonderful hands-on way to explore nature, growth and change!
On Tuesday, Mrs Mitson’s Maths class put their learning into practice by making cookies, exploring weight and mass as they carefully measured their ingredients. 🍪
Join us on Friday 5th June for our Open Morning.
Visit us any time between 10am – 12 midday to see our lessons in action, meet our wonderful staff and pupils, and experience first-hand the magic of St Margaret’s.
To book your place, please visit: www.stmargaretsprep.com
📧 admissions@stmargaretsprep.com
☎ 01787 273 050
Pre-Prep Art Club explored vegetable printing this week! 🥦🥬
Pressing ink into cabbage leaves. they created repeated patterns of shapes, colours, lines and motifs, resulting in beautiful printed designs.
Prep have been busy in DT over the past couple of weeks, showcasing fantastic creativity and design skills across the year groups.
Year 3 have designed and made finger puppets, Year 4 created tooth pillows, Year 5 produced stylish handbags, and Year 6 designed and made phone cases. Each year group was given a design brief and challenged to use a range of techniques to ensure their final products met the specification.
The finished pieces are absolutely amazing, and the children should feel incredibly proud of what they have achieved. It has been wonderful to see their ideas develop from initial designs on paper through to high-quality finished products.
Well done, Prep DT superstars!
Last week, Year 1 were thinking about the difference between using technology and enjoying activities that don’t involve screens.
The children worked in two groups and took part in both creative rock painting and digital art on the iPads, comparing the different experiences and outcomes of each activity. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore creativity in different forms and reflect on how we use technology in our everyday lives.
