St. Michael's School
Essex, Southend-on-Sea, East of England · SS9 2LP
A small Church of England prep school in Southend-on-Sea, St. Michael's takes children from the earliest years through to age 11, with around 211 pupils on roll. Its compact size means a close-knit community where pupils are likely to be well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of "excellent" and confirmed that all compliance requirements were met. Under Head Mr James Mobbs, the school caters for boys and girls as a day school, with no boarding provision.
211
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 211
- Location
- Essex, Southend-on-Sea, East of England
- Website
- https://www.stmichaelsschool.com/
- Telephone
- 01702 478719
Headteacher
Head Mr James Mobbs
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' achievement "excellent", the highest rating available. As a small independent prep, St. Michael's prepares children up to age 11, the point at which families move on to senior schools.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 28 February 2023
The last word
A small, all-through prep with a Christian ethos and a top ISI grade for both achievement and personal development - well suited to families wanting an attentive, values-led start through to 11.
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St. Michael's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St. Michael's School located?
St. Michael's School is located at 198 Hadleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2LP.
What type of school is St. Michael's School?
St. Michael's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend St. Michael's School?
St. Michael's School has approximately 211 pupils on roll.
What is St. Michael's School's inspection rating?
St. Michael's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 28 February 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.