Welcome to St. Margaret’s School
St. Margaret's is an exceptional private nursery and day school, situated on acres of picturesque listed parkland in the charming North Essex village of Gosfield. Our school warmly welcomes boys and girls aged two to eleven, offering both nursery and preparatory programs.
Our idyllic rural location near the market town of Halstead is conveniently located with easy access to the A120, making travel to nearby cities such as Colchester, Chelmsford, and Suffolk a breeze. With a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern convenience, St. Margaret's offers a truly unique educational experience.
We would love to meet your family and show you around. Please contact us to book a private tour or to reserve your place at a forthcoming open event or fun family experience.
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, sport and the arts, particularly music.
Our pupils are our greatest achievement and we are so proud to be a part of their lives.
"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
We are 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"
We warmly welcome families throughout the year, offering tailored personal tours on a day that suits you, including school holidays.
Enjoy a guided tour around the school by a member of our friendly Admissions Team who can answer any questions you may have.
FACILITIES & LOCATION
St. Margaret’s is in rural north Essex, surrounded by parkland, woodland, fields, and a private road. The former coach house and stables of Gosfield Hall make up the school buildings and are set in seven acres of grounds.
The school offers two classrooms per year group, plus dedicated rooms for music, science, art, and computers, as well as a sports hall and library.
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.