Parents’ Area Pupils’ Area Admissions 01787 273 050 General 01787 472134 Rated 'Excellent' in all categories ISI Inspection Report 2021 Full Report 1234 St. Margaret’s Nursery & Prep School, Essex St. Margaret’s is an exceptional private nursery and day school – set in acres of listed parkland in the North Essex village of Gosfield. We welcome girls and boys aged two to 11. Our private nursery and preparatory school is nestled in an idyllic rural location near the market town of Halstead, close to the A120 and with access into Colchester, Chelmsford and Suffolk. An excellent all-round education 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 offer specialist teaching across the curriculum, combined with a home-from-home family feel, to give your child the very best start. Our specially designed nursery is at the heart of our school, providing space to learn through play, build friendships and explore the world on their doorstep. Nursery (ages 2 to 4 years) and Reception (4 & 5 years) children also enjoy their own play and discovery outdoor area. Preparing your child for a bright future Small class sizes continue into all areas across the curriculum for Pre-Prep (ages 5 to 7 years) and Prep (7 to 11 years), giving your child many opportunities to grow intellectually, physically and socially. Our team of dedicated and enthusiastic, highly qualified nursery practitioners, class teachers and teaching assistants help pupils to discover the joy in new things and find out what really drives them, across a broad range of subjects and activities. From languages, science and maths, to sport and all aspects of the arts, with a particular strength in music, we have something to suit every child. We are a non-selective school where happy children make excellent progress. The truly preparatory ethos of St. Margaret’s opens up a life of choices for their next stage. At the end of their time with us, all pupils leave for the senior school of their choosing, with many being offered a scholarship, grammar school place or both. 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. Meet our pupils Hear from some of our 2020/21 Year 6 pupils about what they love most about St. Margaret’s, click on their image to find out: Meet Maya Meet Sylvie Meet Oliver Meet Edie Meet Noa What our parents say… “St. Margaret’s has given my children the best start in life. Giving them the opportunity to become their best, in a nurturing environment.” “Supportive and loving environment, which enables the children to develop to their potential.” “St. Margaret’s has such a family feel about it. The staff care for the children so much and really do want what is best for them all.” “The school has just been amazing for my son’s development. The range of topics covered and the wider, all-round education he is receiving is just fantastic.” “St. Margaret’s is a lovely, caring school with the right balance of focus between academic achievement and pastoral care.” Voice of the Parent survey, 2020 Nursery at St. Margaret's Two, three and four-year-olds thrive in our well-equipped, purpose-built new nursery. We go over and above the Early Years national curriculum with specialist teaching including in French and Music and weekly activities including cookery. It is the perfect springboard for school. Read More Starting School Children aged four and five join Reception from nurseries including our own. The timetable includes daily maths and literacy lessons, delivered through games and play, specialist teaching including French and visits to the school library and ICT suite. Read more Academic Results & Senior Schools All pupils leave us for senior school at the end of Year 6. The superb, rounded education we provide as a preparatory school means our children are spoilt for choice when considering their next step, typically being offered a scholarship, grammar school place or both. Read More Exceptional Music Provision St. Margaret’s is renowned for musical passion and prowess. Our incredible Director of Music is supported by 13 peripatetic musicians teaching piano, cello and French horn, to name but a few. We have pupil choirs, ensembles, bands and music clubs – not to mention an orchestra! Read More Visit our school or come to an event Book your Visit Term Dates 2021/22 View Here Our Latest News Celebrating an Excellent Inspection Outcome Read More Global Well Day 2021 Read More Fundraising ChariTea Party Read More Rated 'Excellent', ISI 2021 Recent Tweets Thank you to @HalsteadGazette for this lovely mention 🥰 https://t.co/wIHFPR0uDT #stmargaretsfamily #cognitaway Posted 5 days ago We are delighted to announce that we are supporting @SanctusHomeless as our Charity of the Year. Knight House Capta… https://t.co/zMNW4c85Bf Posted 6 days ago It was a great event and our five competing pupils did extremely well 🏅 https://t.co/tpAGgPKMol Posted 6 days ago St Margaret's Prep School Address Gosfield Hall Park Gosfield Halstead Essex CO9 1SE General contact details 01787 472134 Admission contact details 01787 273 050 Email us admin@stmargaretsprep.com Quicklinks Headteacher’s Welcome Academic Quality and Results Preparation for Senior School Arrange a Visit Request a Prospectus Contact Us Follow Us Book a Visit Previous Next © St Margaret's Prep School 2021|Privacy and Cookie Notices|Unsubscribe|Modern Slavery Statement|COVID-19 Secure Statement