The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Bower (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Street, Gosfield Community Primary School, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1ST
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Gosfield Community Primary School?
Gosfield Community Primary School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gosfield Community Primary School take?
Gosfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gosfield Community Primary School?
Gosfield Community Primary School is in Halstead, CO9 1ST, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gosfield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gosfield Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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