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Gosfield School
Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, Halstead, CO9 1PF, Essex
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
368
Capacity
380
Ages
2–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.5 and 79% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. While the percentage of students entering the EBacc is relatively low at 17%, the overall results indicate a supportive learning environment for pupils aged 2-18. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to education, though they may want to consider the breadth of curriculum options available.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | No UK data |
Location
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51.94527, 0.60276 · CO9 1PF
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115396
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.gosfieldschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gosfield School rated by Ofsted?
Gosfield School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Gosfield School a good school?
Gosfield School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Gosfield School in GCSEs?
Gosfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.5. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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