Gosfield Community Primary School
101%
Capacity
142
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Gosfield Community Primary School
Gosfield Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 142 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Gosfield Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charlotte Bower, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12035th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 46 in Braintree.
Gosfield Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 21 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gosfield Community Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Gosfield Community Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | The Street, Gosfield Community Primary School, Halstead, Braintree, CO9 1ST |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Bower |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 142 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.9% |
| School Capacity | 142 / 140 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12035th of 13,686
Nationally
1360th of 1,612
In East of England
36th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
43%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
69
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Street, Gosfield Community Primary School, Halstead
Braintree, CO9 1ST
The Street, Gosfield Community Primary School, Halstead
Braintree, CO9 1ST
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