Welcome to St. Margaret’s Prep School
We know that finding the right school for your child is one of the biggest decisions parents face. That perfect environment, suited especially to your child, where they will learn, grow and embark on a journey of discovery and adventure. At St. Margaret's Prep, we pride ourselves on being just this.
Our children are happy, curious and kind. They thrive in our beautiful, countryside school, where we prioritise a holistic education, fostering character development alongside academic excellence.
Whilst academic achievement is high, so is our focus on wellbeing, as we know that happy children are high achieving children. We nurture our pupils and develop the characteristics and qualities we know they will need to build bright futures. We ensure they are fully prepared for the next steps in life, both in the classroom and beyond.
Winners: The Top 20 Day Nurseries Award
We're delighted to have been awarded the 'Top 20 Day Nursery Award'.
The annual Nursery Awards 2024 recognises 20 of the top-rated Nurseries in each region of the UK based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child.
You can read some of our fantastic reviews below.
Finalists!
We are delighted to announce that we are finalists in the ISA Junior School of the Year Award.
The ISA comprises around 600 schools and it is so fantastic to be recognised for all of the work that our staff team and pupils have done to build such a wonderful school.
We are St Margaret’s
We have a strong family ethos and instil a sense of great pride in our school community. We look after, support and encourage each other to always be our best.
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, sports, arts and music.
"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
Awards
An excellent all-round education
We were 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
Join us for a Personal Tour
We warmly welcome families throughout the year, offering tailored personal tours on a day that suits you, including school holidays.
Enjoy a guided tour of the school, arranged by a member of our friendly Admissions Team who can answer any questions you may have
FACILITIES & LOCATION
A beautiful parkland setting
Our idyllic countryside setting, in rural north Essex, means we are surrounded by stunning scenery, including parkland, fields and woodland.
The former coach house and stables of Gosfield Hall make up the partly Grade 2 listed school buildings.
The school offers two classrooms per year group, plus dedicated rooms for music, science, art, languages and computers, as well as a sports hall and a well-stocked library. There are three music practice ‘pods’ where children have individual music lessons.
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.
School News
We have enthusiastic pupils who are eager to showcase their accomplishments, and we join in celebrating their triumphs through various engaging activities throughout the year. These activities, such as outings, concerts, sports events, and numerous other exciting events, are designed to enhance our pupils' learning experience.
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Thank you to Bocking & Stisted Primary School for attending our Community Football event yesterday afternoon! We loved having you here ⚽️ 🥅
We are thrilled to announce that St Mag`s is participating in the Great Big School Clean! 🌍✨
Our love for our world and commitment to environmental care is shared by our passionate children, and we`re excited to take action together.
Yesterday our brilliant eco-committee took part in a local litter pick in the village to demonstrate our dedication to environmental issues.
As a school, we`ve joined a national initiative: the Great Big School Clean, which runs for the next two weeks. Schools nationwide have committed to collecting hundreds of bags of litter, and St. Margaret’s is on board with a pledge to collect 50 bags!
Thank you to all of our families who have been sharing photos of their litter picks at the weekend - we love sharing your photos in our newsletter and celebration assemblies! 🌍✨
At St. Margaret`s Prep, our children are not just learning science - they`re experiencing it! 🌟🔬
Whether they`re diving into the wonders of chemistry, unravelling the secrets of physics, or exploring the marvels of biology, our young scientists are always ready to ask, "Why?" and "How?"
Our STEM programme is designed to ignite curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning. We encourage hands-on experiments, collaborative projects, and innovative thinking that prepare our children to be the problem solvers of tomorrow. 🌍💡
🌟 It`s not too late to join us at our Open Day this Friday 4th April! 🌟
Come and witness our school in action. You`ll have the opportunity to:
Meet our enthusiastic pupils who make learning a joy.
Interact with our dedicated teachers who inspire and nurture.
Explore why St Margaret`s Prep is the BEST choice for your child`s education.
Don`t miss the chance to see what makes our school community so special. 📚✨
To book a tour, please contact our friendly admissions team on 01787 273 050 or email admissions@stmargaretsprep.com
Happy Mother`s Day! 💐
We hope our parents & carers cherished receiving the heartfelt Mother`s Day cards that our little ones crafted with love in nursery this week. 🌸 Watching their creativity and excitement bloom as they made these special cards was lovely to see.
Here`s to celebrating you today and always! 💖
We hope our parents & carers enjoyed our first ever EY & Pre-Prep Easter Concert this morning followed by our annual Prep Easter Concert this afternoon! (Not forgetting our nostalgic bakes 🍰)
We took our families back in time to celebrate World Theatre Day yesterday with our children performing classics from Wicked, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia, Frozen & The Greatest Showman.
All of the children did absolutely brilliantly and we can’t wait for Speech Day in a few months time!
As always we are so proud of the children and the hard work that they and our staff put in to make today a success!
Have a lovely weekend ✨ 🎤 🎭
Forest School Adventure: Mud Kitchen Fun!
🌿 Year 2 had an incredible time at Forest School on Tuesday, where imagination and nature combined for a fantastic learning experience with our Mud kitchen.
Mud kitchens offer a unique opportunity for children to explore nature, develop fine motor skills, and engage in collaborative play. It`s a sensory-rich environment where anything is possible, and every child can be a chef, gardener, or explorer. 🌲
Thank you for having us on Tuesday @alleyncourt
Well done to our U11 boys for showing fantastic sportsmanship and teamwork at the ISA football tournament earlier on this week ⚽✨
