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Gosfield School

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National ranking

A-level 2023/24

#1,681 of 2,487

Worse than 67% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 18
Pupils369
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Roderick Jackson
Local authorityEssex
Opened01 Jan 1929
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 115396.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolEssexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.50.445.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.82.5%63.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.52.5%44.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.5%12.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths80%58.5%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 440--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolEssexEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.Suppressed34.6835
Average A-level gradec--
Average grade, best three A-levelsc--
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.45--
A-level progressAverage--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study7--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils369
Girls142
Boys227
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.76
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.81.8%
Higher education63.6%
Employment18.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.9.1%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Gosfield School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryGosfield Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miNot applicableSt Margaret's Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.1 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, HalsteadVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.6 miPrimaryRichard de Clare Community AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.9 miSecondaryThe Ramsey Academy, HalsteadAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Gosfield School

How does Gosfield School rank in England?

Gosfield School ranks 1,681 of 2,487 schools in England for A-level 2023/24 (worse than 67% of schools).

What are Gosfield School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Gosfield School was c.

How many pupils attend Gosfield School?

Gosfield School has 369 pupils aged 2 to 18.

Does Gosfield School have a sixth form?

Yes, Gosfield School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.