St Michael's Preparatory School A GSG School
- St Michael's Preparatory School
Otford Court
Row Dow
Otford
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 5RY - Head: Mary Bridges Acting Headteacher
- T 01959 522137
- F 01959 522137
- E [email protected]
- W www.stmichaels.kent.sch.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 13.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Kent
- Pupils: 473
- Religion: Anglican/Church of England
- Fees: £12,210 - £14,835 pa
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Less than four miles to Sevenoaks and once you have arrived at the school, the 90 acres of grounds, which swoop up and down before the main house are stunning. Wooded hills for bushcraft, camping and fitness runs, plus games fields and pitches. In the modern science labs we watched white-coated children experiment with the boiling point of water and our enthusiastic guides (‘science is really fun here’) were keen to tell us all about explosions, trips and their participation in the national CREST competition (they designed a games console)...
What the school says...
St Michael’s school is a non-selective coeducational school promoting a rich, varied, broad and balanced education within a Christian context. We challenge and stimulate pupils to achieve their best and strive for excellence; fostering in them a sense of wonder, and joy in learning, so that they take real pride in their accomplishments. Children are helped to understand themselves as individuals, their feelings, how they can affect others and to show tolerance and respect for the diversity of the world.
Culturally the school provides a wide sporting, musical, artistic and dramatic programme to which all pupils are encouraged to participate.
We recognise that every child is an individual and aim to promote their happiness, self-confidence and well-being as members of a caring community. Children are given opportunities to make a difference to their school and to the wider world. The school motto; perseverance, wisdom, gratitude encapsulates the cornerstones of this education.
Through perseverance children learn to win and lose gracefully, overcome difficulties and gain resilience. As their knowledge grows, the school teaches children to have the wisdom to use this knowledge well and to be grateful for all the blessings they receive in life and in their education. ...Read more
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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Acting Headteacher
Mary Bridges, acting headteacher.
Entrance
The majority (intake of 40) enter the pre-prep at 2+, but there are additional entry points in reception, year 3 (and year 7). Prospective parents need to get on the waiting list as early as possible. Some sibling priority and an informal assessment day, but entry is not selective and places are offered to those heading the list in the June, 15 months prior to entry. The majority of pupils come from within a seven-mile radius.
Entry at 7+ is via a standard maths test, together with a school reading and English test. Entry into year 7 is via maths and English test and being observed participating in a normal school day. Bursaries from year 3 and scholarships and bursaries for year 7 entry.
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Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks School | 2019 | 6 | ||
| Caterham School | 2019 | 3 | 1 | Academic Scholarship |
| Benenden School | 2019 | 2 | ||
| Cranbrook School | 2019 | 2 | ||
| Radnor House School | 2019 | 2 | ||
| Sackville School | 2019 | 2 | 1 | Drama Scholarship |
| Sutton Valence School | 2019 | 2 | 2 | Art Scholarship; Sports Scholarship |
| Walthamstow Hall Senior | 2019 | 2 | ||
| Weald of Kent Grammar School | 2019 | 2 | ||
| Ardingly College | 2019 | 1 | 1 | Sports Scholarship |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School | 2019 | 1 | ||
| Bethany School | 2019 | 1 | ||
| Farringtons School | 2019 | 1 | ||
| Kent College | 2019 | 1 | ||
| King's Ely | 2019 | 1 | ||
| Maidstone Grammar School | 2019 | 1 | ||
| Mayfield School | 2019 | 1 | ||
| Millfield School | 2019 | 1 | 1 | All Rounder Scholarship |
| Sevenoaks Preparatory School | 2019 | 1 | ||
| The Judd School | 2019 | 1 | ||
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys | 2019 | 1 |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Hall Junior | 2019 | 1 |
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