Welcome to St. Margaretโs 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.
Day Nursery Awards 2025 Winners
We’re delighted to have been awarded the ‘Top 20 Day Nursery Award’ for the second year in a row!
The annual Nursery Awards recognises 20 of the top-rated Nurseries in each region of the UK based on reviews from parents/individuals responsible for a child.
We are St Margaretโs
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. Margaretโs 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 Margaretโs 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 โSchool of the Year 2022โ 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. Margaretโs as โexcellentโ in October 2021. The inspection report concluded that the quality of the pupilโs academic and other achievements is excellent and the quality of the pupilsโ personal development is also excellent.
"Pupilsโ 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.โ 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 โpodsโ 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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Year 1 enjoyed exploring our Computer Suite this week, getting to grips with mouse control, logging on correctly and learning how to use a computer safely. ๐ฅ๏ธ
Join us for our Stay & Play session next Friday 12th September โผ๏ธ
Our FREE EY event is fantastic for families with babies and toddlers who would like to see our nursery in action, allow their children to socialise with others and to find out more about our award winning nursery ๐
๐ฐ๏ธ 9am - 10am
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Friday 12th September (2nd Friday of every month)
RSVP to book your place - Eleanor.smith@stmargaretsprep.com
Whether your child is starting their journey in Nursery or stepping into Year 5 or 6, our doors are open! โจ
Join a school thatโs committed to making every moment count. With a nurturing environment and a passion for learning, weโre here to help your child soar.
To find out more and to see our wonderful school in action, contact our friendly admissions team on 01787 273 050 or email admissions@stmargaretsprep.com
Welcome Back St Margaretโs ๐
Thereโs no better feeling than hearing their lovely voices of our children, their laughter and their tales echoing through the walls once again.
Hereโs to an academic year filled with learning, success and fun! ๐๐ฅฐ๐คฉ
#WelcomeBack
It was AMAZING to see our new Reception classes here at school today for their welcome lunch with their parents and carers ๐
With the unpredictable weather ๐ฆ๏ธ we made the decision to host it inside our school hall and weโre so glad we did โ๏ธ
Thank you all for coming and we canโt wait to see you all tomorrow ๐ฅฐ
#receptionclass2025 #startingschool #prepschool #stmagsfamily #prepschoolessex
We hope our St Mag`s families have had a wonderful summer and we cannot wait to welcome everyone back next week!
Our Autumn term bring so many opportunities to learn, grow and shine and we have so many exciting events in store, including our first Colour Run, British Culture Week, International Project Week with a partnered Cognita School in Florence and much more!
๐ We look forward to seeing our Reception classes on Tuesday 2nd September at 12.15pm for their welcome lunch in The Orchard followed by the rest of the school as normal on Wednesday 3rd September ๐
Have a great weekend.
