Gosfield School Catchment Area
Gosfield School is an other independent not applicable school in Essex , serving pupils aged 2-18, with 368 pupils, and a capacity of 380 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-18
Age range
368
Pupils
380
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Gosfield School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gosfield School?
The catchment area for Gosfield School is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Gosfield School is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Gosfield School: 380 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Gosfield School has a published admission number of 380 places. 368 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 380, Essex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Essex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Essex Council school admissions (official) →
Gosfield School: School Information
- Full address
- Cut Hedge Park, Halstead Road, CO9 1PF
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 115396
Other Not applicable Schools in
If Gosfield School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.
St Mary's School, Hampstead Catchment Area
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St Anthony's School for Boys Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6NP
North Bridge House Senior School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 5UD
Bobov Primary Boys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · N16 6UE
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · W6 7EA
Evergreen Primary School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SW6 4QT
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Gosfield School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Gosfield School
What is the catchment area for Gosfield School? ▾
The catchment area for Gosfield School is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Gosfield School oversubscribed? ▾
Gosfield School is operating close to its capacity of 380 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Gosfield School? ▾
Admission to Gosfield 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 School cover? ▾
Gosfield School is a not applicable school in Essex, serving pupils aged 2-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.