Gosfield Community Primary School vs St Margaret's Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 656 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosfield Community Primary School
Halstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
St Margaret's Preparatory School
Halstead · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
154 students
| Measure | Gosfield Community Primary School Halstead, East of England | St Margaret's Preparatory School Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1395 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #11518 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 134 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 54.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halstead | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gosfield-pri.essex.sch.uk | www.stmargaretsprep.com |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Preparatory School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 134.
- •Gosfield Community Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret's Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gosfield Community Primary School better than St Margaret's Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gosfield Community Primary School and St Margaret's Preparatory School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Halstead and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosfield Community Primary School: 134. St Margaret's Preparatory School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosfield Community Primary School and St Margaret's Preparatory School rank in East of England?
Gosfield Community Primary School is 1395th of 1,872 and St Margaret's Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).