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Gosfield School is a private secondary-stage school in Essex, Essex, with a published age range of 2-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Gosfield School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Gosfield began at Cut Hedge Park in 1929 as a boys' boarding school, became a charitable trust in 1967 and co-educational in 1986. A prep school followed in 1989 and the Sixth Form in 1994, creating the present 2-18 community around a 110-acre estate and former mansion. There is no boarding provision now.
Senior study combines GCSE subjects with languages, humanities, creative subjects, computing, design technology, food technology, PE and PSHEE. Teachers, tutors and senior academic staff monitor progress closely, using assessment to understand individual needs. Small classes and specialist teaching continue through Sixth Form, giving the academic route a deliberately close scale.
Forest School, a cricket pavilion and academy, design-technology facilities and a performing-arts centre support the wider programme. Sport, music, drama and clubs add practical and creative choices to the school day. The campus and its mixed-age community support the stated aim of knowing each child and developing their potential.
Senior applications are made online. Sixth-form entry includes an open evening or taster day, an application and a conditional offer. At Years 7, 8 and 9, adaptive MidYIS assessments cover vocabulary, mathematics, non-verbal reasoning and skills. The current 2-18 structure therefore has different entry patterns for younger senior pupils and Sixth Form applicants.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 72.9% grade 5+ in English and maths and 50.5 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 0% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Essex and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 50.5
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 72.9%
- EBacc APS
- 4.13
- EBacc entry
- 16.7%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Essex and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-18
- Headteacher
- Mr Roderick Jackson
- Pupil roll
- 369 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Halstead, Essex
- Postcode
- CO9 1PF
- Area
- Essex
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Roderick Jackson
School contact
- School phone
- 01787474040
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- enquiries@gosfieldschool.org.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01787474040
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Senior and sixth-form tuition, VAT inclusive
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 50.5 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 79.2% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 72.9% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.13 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 0% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 30.34 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 16 September 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 16 September 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Gosfield School handle admissions?
Gosfield School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Gosfield School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Gosfield School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Gosfield School?
Gosfield School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 16 September 2025.