Gosfield School
Essex, East of England · CO9 1PF
Spanning the full journey from age two to eighteen, Gosfield School is a small independent in Essex with around 351 pupils, of whom just 31 are in the sixth form. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good in its most recent inspection, while singling out pupils' personal development as excellent. Notably, more than a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, and the school offers an honorary scholarship for children with special educational needs, suggesting a genuinely inclusive ethos. The intimate scale will appeal to families seeking close attention rather than the anonymity of a large institution.
351
Pupils
good
ISI
£25,215
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Pupils
- 351
- Location
- Essex, East of England
- Website
- www.gosfieldschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01787 474040
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Principal Rod Jackson
Latest results
Attainment 8
50.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
54%
National average 47%
A-level A*-A
40%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 50.5 against a national average of 46.9, and 54% of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. At A-level, 40% of grades reach A*-A, a respectable showing for a sixth form of this size. The curriculum is broad at GCSE, with sciences, humanities, English, and practical subjects such as Design & Technology and Business Studies all popular.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 31
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 21.2%
- EHC plans
- 1.36%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Team sport is a clear strength, with rugby, hockey, netball, and cricket forming the core of the games programme. Scholarships in sport and performing arts point to opportunities for pupils with talent beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,762 - £25,215
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 16 September 2025
The last word
A small, supportive school that punches above its weight academically while taking inclusion seriously. Well suited to families who value individual attention and a place for children with a range of needs.
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Gosfield School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Gosfield School located?
Gosfield School is located at Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Halstead, CO9 1PF.
What type of school is Gosfield School?
Gosfield School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Gosfield School?
Gosfield School has approximately 351 pupils on roll.
What is Gosfield School's inspection rating?
Gosfield School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 16 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.