The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.45
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
23% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 368
- Capacity
- 97%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Roderick Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Cut Hedge Park, Halstead, CO9 1PF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Gosfield School a selective school?
No. Gosfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Gosfield School?
Gosfield School currently has 368 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gosfield School take?
Gosfield School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Gosfield School?
Gosfield School is in CO9 1PF, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gosfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Gosfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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