St Margaret's Preparatory School
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Margaret’s has an enviable record of success in 11+ exams and academic scholarships to a wide range of competitive independent schools in the area
Fee evidence
ISC boarding fees/term (excl VAT): £11,060 -> £33,180/yr (x3)
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Margaret’s has an enviable record of success in 11+ exams and academic scholarships to a wide range of competitive independent schools in the area
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School information
| URN | 115416 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Carolyn Moss |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CO9 1SE |
| Latest pupils | 156 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Gosfield Hall Park, Gosfield, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1SE
www.stmargaretsprep.com1787472134| DfE number | 6022 |
| UKPRN | 10071131 |
| Opened | 8 Nov 1957 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |