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.
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 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
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
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Lunchtime at St Mag’s ☀
Fresh air, open space, plenty of room to play and the best company!
Our children love making the most of lunchtime outdoors, surrounded by trees and nature, enjoying time with their friends, getting active and sharing plenty of smiles. 💛
Just another little part of childhood at St Mag’s. 🌳
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Beyond the Gates ✨
Join us as we take you on a 20 photo tour around our school, from the moment you arrive to the moments that make our school life so special.
A warm, smiley welcome from your tour guide, Eleanor 👋
I’ll be taking you around St Mag’s, giving you a little glimpse into our school, our spaces and what your child can expect from life here at St Margaret’s Prep.
A chat with our Head and a hot drink to start your tour ☕️
A chance to sit down, have a friendly chat and find out more about your child and what you’re looking for in a school.
You’ll get to meet some of our lovely children along the way 💙
You’ll also meet some of our wonderful specialist teachers and discover what they do, why they love what they do, and the difference they make to our children’s school experience. 🎭
More of our lovely children around school. 📚
Set in 7 acres, there’s plenty of outdoor space to explore 🌳
From our beautiful grounds to our Forest School, you’ll get to see the spaces where our children learn, play, explore and enjoy being outdoors. 🪵
Cookery in action in our specialist Cookery Room 👩🍳
You might even catch a batch of delicious flapjacks being made while you’re on tour!
Reception practising their handwriting! ✏️
Nursery at play 🛝
A peek in to our Art Room 🎨
You may even get to see our lunch being served! 🥙
Nursery 💙
More of our pupils 🥰
Classrooms 🤩
Maths with Mrs Moss! 🧮
Sport 🏏 ⚽️
Our dedicated science lab 🧪
Performing Arts in full swing 🎭
And to finish your tour, there’ll be time to ask any questions you may have, chat through the next steps and make sure you have everything you need!
You’ll also leave with a little St Mag’s gift and some information to take home with you! 💙
- Thinking about nursery for your little one?
As we settle into our new academic year, we know that families are thinking ahead and we continue to receive enquiries and questions about nursery places throughout the year.
At St Mag’s, we welcome children into our nursery from 2 years old, so whether you’re just starting to explore your options or are already thinking about a nursery place for the months ahead, we’re always happy to help.
We’ve put together some of our frequently asked questions and answers to help you find out a little more about nursery life at St Mag’s and hopefully answer some of the questions you may have.
From settling-in sessions and funding to wraparound care and what a typical day looks like, swipe through to find out more.
And, of course, if you have a question that we haven’t answered, please do get in touch - we’d love to hear from you.
📞 01787 273 050
🌐 www.stmargaretsprep.com
Reception are absolutely blowing us away with how well they’ve settled in! ✨
We couldn’t be prouder of you all - what an amazing start! Keep shining, Reception!
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🎨 Year 6 Art | Shape Bursts
Year 6 have been getting creative in Art, exploring shape bursts using one-point perspective. They have been focusing on the elements of art, including line, shape and space, while using patterns as a principle of design.
They have also been experimenting with gradients and blending colours to add depth, movement and interest to their designs. We love seeing their creativity come to life! ✨
Joining St Mag’s is simple.
We know choosing the right school for your child is a big decision, so we’re here to make the journey as easy and reassuring as possible.
From your initial enquiry, your personalised tour and your child’s taster day, our friendly Admissions Team will guide you through our simple six-step process, keeping you informed and supported every step of the way.
We’ll take care of the details, answer your questions, keep communication clear and make sure you always know what happens next.
And when your little one comes for their taster or settling-in sessions, we’ll keep you updated with photos and messages, so you can relax knowing they’re happy, settled and being looked after.
From that very first enquiry to your child’s first day at St Mag’s, we’ve got you covered.
Because starting a new school should feel exciting, not stressful.
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More than an education. A childhood to remember.
🍄 Dots, clay and lots of creativity!
Year 4 have been getting creative in Art, making their very own clay mushrooms inspired by the iconic work of Yayoi Kusama and her love of bold, colourful dots.
The children explored shape, texture and pattern as they brought their mushrooms to life - each one completely unique! 🎨🍄
We love seeing where our children’s imaginations take them!
A bell-ringing adventure! 🔔
A huge thank you to our special undercover reporters, Erin and Stanley from Year 5, who headed along with Eleanor, to our local church bell ringing event and demonstration today at the beautiful St Catherine’s Church in Gosfield.
It was such a lovely afternoon! We were lucky enough to take a peek inside the bell tower, have a go at bell ringing, and discover so much fascinating local history along the way.
What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon - learning, exploring and, of course, making lots of noise with the bells! 🔔⛪️
Thank you to everyone who made it such a special experience! 💙🥰
