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St Margaret's Preparatory School
Independent school · Essex
| Address | Gosfield Hall Park, Gosfield, Halstead, CO9 1SE |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–11 |
| Pupils | 154 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01787472134 |
| Website | https://www.stmargaretsprep.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 14 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Half-term periods inferred from holiday dates. May bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception (total termly fee) | £4,496.00 |
| Pre Prep - Year 1 (total) | £4,732.00 |
| Pre Prep - Year 2 (total) | £4,966.00 |
| Prep - Year 3 (total) | £5,778.00 |
| Prep - Year 4 (total) | £6,027.00 |
| Prep - Years 5 and 6 (total) | £6,182.00 |
Registration fee: £100.00
Totals include tuition (inclusive of VAT) plus compulsory lunch and educational enrichment fee £422 (VAT exempt); e.g. Reception tuition £4,074. Nursery (VAT exempt): full day £76.00, morning £58, afternoon £35.50. Sibling discounts 10%/15%/20%.
Source: school fees page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.