Gosfield School vs St Margaret's Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gosfield School
Halstead Road · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
369 students
St Margaret's Preparatory School
Halstead · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
154 students
| Measure | Gosfield School Halstead Road, East of England | St Margaret's Preparatory School Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #106 of 460 | – |
| National rank | #858 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 369 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 369 | 154 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 54.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halstead Road | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.gosfieldschool.org.uk | www.stmargaretsprep.com |
The verdict
- •Gosfield School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 154.
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 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 School and St Margaret's Preparatory School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Halstead Road and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gosfield School: 369. St Margaret's Preparatory School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gosfield School and St Margaret's Preparatory School rank in East of England?
Gosfield School is 106th of 460 and St Margaret's Preparatory School is unranked among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).