Gosfield Community Primary School
The Street, Gosfield, Gosfield Community Primary School, Halstead, CO9 1STOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gosfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Halstead for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 348th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2011, report published 12 December 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 March 2023
Everyone is welcome and included at this small school with a 'family feel'. Older pupils act as buddies for the youngest children. This helps children to settle in quickly and feel safe. Pupils behave well in lessons. They listen carefully to their teachers. From the early years, they learn to take turns and share ideas. Children quickly start to develop confidence to have a go. Pupils throughout the school show good manners and consideration for others. Pupils know their teachers expect them to try hard with their learning. They say an adult will always help them when they need it. Older pupils are mature and sensible. They help each other and work together, so that everyone can succeed with the tasks set. Pupils understand what bullying is and why it is wrong. They say that it happens sometimes, but trust that teachers will stop it and any unkind behaviour. Pupils enjoy their outdoor learning sessions. With the help of adults, they raise funds to run their own gardening club at breaktimes. Pupils who enjoy sports can take part in events, such as cross-country, netball and dance clubs.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have been too slow to precisely identify difficulties and next steps for some pupils with SEND. As a result, some pupils with SEND do not always get the exact support they need to achieve well. Leaders should ensure that all pupils' needs are identified and met in a timely fashion, so that all pupils with SEND are supported effectively with their learning.
- Leaders are reviewing and updating the behaviour policy. A small group of parents lack confidence in school systems to address their concerns about behaviour. Leaders should work with the whole school community to ensure that the behaviour policy is widely understood and supported.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
134 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Gosfield Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Preparatory School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Richard de Clare Community Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 48% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Bower
- Phone
- 01787472266
- Address
- The Street, Gosfield, Gosfield Community Primary School, Halstead, CO9 1ST
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 146725
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.