St Michael's Preparatory School A GSG School
- St Michael's Preparatory School
Otford Court
Row Dow
Otford
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 5RY - Head: Nik Pears
- T 01959 522137
- E jthornton@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk
- W www.stmichaels.kent.sch.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 13.
- Read about the best schools in Kent
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Kent
- Pupils: 486
- Religion: Anglican/Church of England
- Fees: £17,595 - £22,266 pa (last updated on 17/01/2025)
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Broadly non-selective and mixed ability, it is a caring family school with a strong sense of community where safeguarding and wellbeing are part of the ethos. Most families are professional with a large international contingent and range from the very wealthy to those who make huge sacrifices to send their children here. Great trouble is taken to help parents choose a senior school which is right for their child - significant numbers leave at 11+ for the grammars and about 40 per cent stay on until 13+. The school motto is ‘The Joy and Wonder of Learning’ and there is an emphasis on learning through fun…
What the school says...
Joy is at the heart of life at St Michael’s: the joy of our children, the joy of our community and the joy and wonder of Learning. St Michael’s is driven by a passionate belief in the power of learning: for children, for teachers, for parents and everyone who comes into contact with us. St Michael’s is an inclusive school where each individual is known, valued and celebrated. We want our children to embrace each day and be inspired by their lessons and co-curricular activities. ...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
Head
Since 2021, Nik Pears. He was educated at St Dunstan’s College in south-east London and is a Cambridge music graduate. He started his career at Sevenoaks Prep where he was head of music and rugby and after a brief foray running a music business in London, he returned as head of the pre-prep. Thence to Kent College, Pembury as head of the prep school. He is married to Emma, a musician, management consultant and recently published author; they have two teenage children.
He arrived at St Michael’s in January 2021 and the first thing he had to do was lock down the school. He is well liked and highly regarded and is a visible presence around the school. He is also keen to engage with parents and has a genuine...
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