St Michael's Prep
“perseverantia, sapientia, gratia”
(Perseverance, wisdom and gratitude)
St Michael's Prep School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 2 to 13, located on a 100-acre site in the North Downs at Otford, Kent. Founded in 1872 by the Reverend Arthur Tooth, the school is centred around a Victorian mansion and follows a Christian ethos. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, modern science laboratories, and a Forest School. The curriculum emphasises a growth mindset and a rounded education, with senior pupils in Years 7 and 8 working towards the bespoke St Michael's Diploma.
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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees Vs. National Average
+0.2%
St Michael's Prep's fees are 0.2% higher than the national average.
Fees Vs. County Average
+13.9%
St Michael's Prep's fees are 13.9% higher than the county average.
Based on 31 schools in Kent and 264 nationally.
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