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Gosfield Community Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Gosfield Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Halstead, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 142 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

142

Pupils

140

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Gosfield Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Gosfield Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 142 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Gosfield Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
The Street, Gosfield, Halstead, CO9 1ST
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
4.9% of pupils
DfE URN
146725

Other Primary Schools in Halstead

If Gosfield Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Halstead are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Gosfield Community Primary School

Is Gosfield Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Gosfield Community Primary School currently has 142 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Gosfield Community Primary School?

Admission to Gosfield Community Primary School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Gosfield Community Primary School cover?

Gosfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Halstead, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Gosfield Community Primary School?

Gosfield Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.