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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📸 Behind the scenes of School Photo Day at St Mag’s!
From getting everyone photo-ready to capturing those all-important smiles, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes to create those special school photographs.
A little glimpse at the fun, organisation and plenty of smiles that go into photo day! 💙
Come and discover St Margaret`s Prep ✨
Join us for our Open Morning on Friday 16th October, 10am–12 midday, and come and see what makes St Margaret’s Prep such a special place for children to learn, grow and thrive.
Set in 7 acres of beautiful grounds, with small class sizes and a warm, family feel, we take the time to get to know every child as an individual.
Come and meet our wonderful teachers, explore our school and discover why St Mag’s could be the perfect fit for your little one. 💙
📅 Friday 16th October
⏰ 10am–12 midday
📍 St Margaret’s Prep, Gosfield, Essex
We’d love to welcome you!
📞 01787 273 050
🌐 stmargaretsprep.com
More than an education. A childhood to remember.
🎨 Art at St Mag’s this week! 🖌️
It’s been a busy week back in the art room, with lots of exciting learning happening across the school!
💥 Year 4 have been exploring Pop Art, looking at the work of Roy Lichtenstein and creating their own Ben-Day dot backgrounds to make their names really pop!
〰️ Year 3 have been taking a dot for a walk, inspired by Paul Klee, while exploring all sorts of lines and beginning to discover the exciting world of Bauhaus art.
🏞️ Year 5 have been developing their drawing skills by learning about one-point perspective, creating the foundations for their new landscape topic.
So much creativity, experimentation and fantastic artwork happening at St Mag’s! 🎨
We’re looking forward to welcoming families to our Open Morning on Friday 16th October, from 10am–12 noon.
Come and discover what makes St Margaret’s so special, from our small class sizes and personalised approach to our warm, supportive environment where every child is known as an individual.
Our Open Morning is a wonderful opportunity to explore the school, meet our team, see our facilities and find out more about life at St Margaret’s - and, most importantly, discover whether we could be the right fit for your family.
We currently have places available with immediate effect, so if you’re considering a new school for your child, we’d love to welcome you.
Friday 16th October | 10am–12 noon
📧 admissions@stmargaretsprep.com
☎ 01787 273 050
We look forward to meeting you and showing you around our very special school.
More than an education. A childhood to remember.
Introducing our Sports Prefects! 🏑 ⚽️ 🏉
Our Year 6 Sports Prefects are taking their roles seriously and showing what great leadership looks like! 💪
From supporting younger children in sports clubs to assisting with Sports Days and other sporting events, they’re developing confidence, responsibility and teamwork every step of the way.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for them to make a positive difference within our school community, while building valuable skills and preparing for senior school and wider life.
We’re incredibly proud of them - keep up the great work, Sports Prefects! 💙
Gardening Club is back! 🫛
We’re so excited to get our hands dirty, spend time in the garden and continue growing, learning and having fun together! 🪴
We’re also super excited to be taking our older Gardening Club children to Hyde Hall next week for a special workshop! 🌸
We can’t wait for them to explore, learn new skills and be inspired by everything the gardens have to offer.
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YEAR 6 - THIS IS YOUR YEAR! ✨
A brand-new school year begins, and for our Year 6 children, it’s the start of a very special final chapter at St Mag’s. 💙
You’ve worked so hard to get here, and now all of that preparation leads into a year filled with exciting milestones - Prefect roles, 11+ exams, entrance exams, senior school interviews and, of course, plenty of opportunities to grow, shine and celebrate how far you’ve come.
There’s so much ahead, but we have absolutely no doubt that every single one of you has got this! 🙌
We can’t wait to watch you take on every challenge, support you every step of the way and, most importantly, make some very special memories together during your final year at St Mag’s.
Let`s go Year 6 - make it your best year yet! 💙
WE’VE BEEN BUSY THIS SUMMER… AND LOOK WHAT’S NEW! 👀
While our children have been enjoying their summer break, we’ve been busy behind the scenes transforming and enhancing spaces across St Mag’s!
From inspiring new learning environments to exciting new facilities, there’s lots for our children to discover this term:
🔬 An enhanced Science Lab – ready for even more exciting experiments and investigations
🌳 A new permanent Forest School fixture – bringing even more adventure to our outdoor learning
💡 Colour-changing lighting in Nursery – creating a magical and engaging environment
🚻 A brand-new visitor toilet
📚 An updated Reception classroom – ready for our newest learners
🎭 A brand-new Performing Arts Studio – ready for creativity, confidence and performance to shine
We can’t wait to see our children making memories, exploring new spaces and getting the very most out of our enhanced facilities.
A new school year, new spaces and so many new adventures ahead.
Let’s go, St Mag’s!💙
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