St Margaret's Preparatory School
URN: 115416 • Halstead CO9 1SE
Overview
- Name
- St Margaret's Preparatory School
- URN
- 115416
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carolyn Moss (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01787472134
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gosfield Hall Park, Halstead CO9 1SE
Summary
St. Margaret's Preparatory School, located in Halstead, Essex, is an independent mixed school catering to 156 pupils with a capacity of 282. The school emphasizes a holistic education, prioritising both academic excellence and the personal development of its students. The curriculum is designed to foster a love of learning, with a strong focus on well-being, ensuring that children are happy and motivated to achieve their best.
The school has a commendable track record in preparing pupils for secondary education, particularly excelling in 11+ exams and securing academic scholarships to various independent schools. St. Margaret's has received an 'excellent' rating from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, highlighting the quality of its academic achievements and the personal development of its pupils.
St. Margaret's prides itself on its supportive community ethos, encouraging a family-like atmosphere where students are nurtured and encouraged to thrive. The picturesque countryside setting provides ample opportunities for outdoor learning and various extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, further enriching the educational experience.
The school has a commendable track record in preparing pupils for secondary education, particularly excelling in 11+ exams and securing academic scholarships to various independent schools. St. Margaret's has received an 'excellent' rating from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, highlighting the quality of its academic achievements and the personal development of its pupils.
St. Margaret's prides itself on its supportive community ethos, encouraging a family-like atmosphere where students are nurtured and encouraged to thrive. The picturesque countryside setting provides ample opportunities for outdoor learning and various extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, further enriching the educational experience.
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- Modern slavery statement (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- The Yellow House School (55.3)
- Teaseldown School (48.1)
- Greenwood School (37.5)
- Greenwood School (37.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 156 | 95 | 61 | 282 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 187 | 107 | 80 | 282 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 215 | 123 | 92 | 282 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 215 | 123 | 92 | 282 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 187 | 98 | 89 | 282 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 192 | 98 | 94 | 282 | 0.00 |
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