St Michael's Preparatory School
Sevenoaks, Kent, South East · TN14 5RY
Founded in 1872, St Michael's Preparatory School has educated children in Sevenoaks, Kent for more than 150 years. It is an independent, mixed day school of around 451 pupils, placing it among the smaller schools of its kind. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 8:1 is notably generous, suggesting close attention for each child. Around 16 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, and the school is inspected by the ISI.
451
Pupils
£23,490
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 451
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Sevenoaks, Kent, South East
- Website
- https://www.stmichaels.kent.sch.uk/
Headteacher
Head Nik Pears
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Teaching & academics
With teaching staff plentiful relative to pupil numbers, classes are likely to be small and individually focused. Academic scholarships are offered, alongside awards in drama, sport and music, recognising achievement across a broad range of strengths. The breadth of these scholarships points to a school that values more than examination results alone.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 16.14%
- EHC plans
- 0.21%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Provision in drama, sport and music is significant enough to merit dedicated scholarships, indicating these are areas where pupils can flourish. The clear mobile phone policy, which keeps devices out of the school day and off residential trips, reflects a focus on engagement and presence.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1872
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Pupils are not allowed to have mobile phones whilst in school. If they walk to and from school, they leave it with the school office once they arrive at school. Mobile phones are not allowed on residential trips.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £19,425 - £23,490
Bursaries are available for those in need subject to the school's ability to fund them.
Inspection reports
The last word
A small, long-established prep school where a high staffing ratio and wide-ranging scholarships allow each child to be properly known and stretched.
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St Michael's Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Michael's Preparatory School located?
St Michael's Preparatory School is located at Sevenoaks, TN14 5RY.
What type of school is St Michael's Preparatory School?
St Michael's Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Preparatory School?
St Michael's Preparatory School has approximately 451 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.