Gosfield School, Halstead Road
Gosfield School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Halstead Road. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Gosfield School in detail
Gosfield School in its own words
In its own words: "Gosfield is a family school where every child can be themselves, is encouraged to discover their passion and is inspired to achieve more than they believed possible. J.W.Turner, our founding Headmaster, who established Gosfield School here at Cut Hedge Park in 1929, was a visionary educator and a leading proponent of a holistic approach to education."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, multi-sports, dance, drama, choir and recorder.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £8 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Gosfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 11 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 64% went on to university or other higher education and 18% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 76 pupils (20.6%) received SEN support and 4 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gosfield School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Russell's Road (opposite), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
16 September 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
29 November 2022
Short Visit
31 January 2022
Regulatory Compliance
26 September 2018
Integrated
25 November 2014
About
Gosfield School is an English co-educational independent school in Gosfield, in the Braintree district of Essex. It was founded in 1929.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,614 to £26,475
depending on year group
| Reception | £13,614 a year |
| Year 1 | £14,703 a year |
| Year 2 | £14,703 a year |
| Year 3 | £17,706 a year |
| Year 4 | £17,706 a year |
| Year 5 | £18,978 a year |
| Year 6 | £18,759 a year |
| Year 7 | £23,037 a year |
| Year 8 | £24,858 a year |
| Year 9 | £25,074 a year |
| Year 10 | £26,022 a year |
| Year 11 | £25,806 a year |
| Lower Sixth | £26,475 a year |
| Upper Sixth | £26,475 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Gosfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Gosfield School
Gosfield School Shortlisted as Two Time Finalist at the ISA 2026 School Awards
25 Sep 2026
Gosfield School Celebrates GCSE Achievement and the Determination of its Students
20 Aug 2026
Gosfield School Proudly Celebrates Another Year of Sixth Form Success
13 Aug 2026
Gosfield School Student Wins Prestigious National Schools Theatre Award
23 Jul 2026
Gosfield School Community Raises Over £2,000 for the Ruth Strauss Foundation
21 Jul 2026
Gosfield School Commended at the Independent School of the Year Awards 2026
21 Jul 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Gosfield School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Gosfield School.
- School's Out Activities at Gosfield SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
369 pupils
380 places
11 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Essex council
Places available
17,590
Applications
16,568
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
76
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
21.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
369
Total Pupils
227
Boys
142
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Gosfield School
What are GCSE results like at Gosfield School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Gosfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Gosfield School last inspected?
Gosfield School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Gosfield School?
Gosfield School has around 369 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Gosfield School?
Gosfield School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Gosfield School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: School's Out Activities at Gosfield School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Gosfield School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gosfield School?
Gosfield School is at Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Halstead Road, CO9 1PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)