St Michael's Prep School
Kent, United Kingdom
About St Michael's Prep School
St Michael’s Prep is a non-selective coeducational school for 2-13 year olds. The school is set in a stunning 100 acre site and has some of the finest facilities in Kent.
Head
Nik Pears
Values and vision
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 value and 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.
We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative curriculum. We are continually looking for ways to improve our curriculum and facilities, making them more vibrant, inspiring and in step with our ever-changing world. Access to our 100 acre site plays an important role in the pupils’ learning and growth, developing them into mindful and knowledgeable citizens who will care for their environments throughout their lives.
Our growth mindset approach to teaching and learning ensures that every child understands the value of failure in their path to success. St Michael’s children are not afraid to get things wrong, or judgemental of others’ mistakes, and this is something they carry with them.
Our school motto: perseverantia, sapientia, gratia (perseverance, wisdom and gratitude) encapsulates our ethos of striving for success and using our skills to make a difference. These values are instilled daily throughout the St Michael’s journey.
We strongly believe that in order to teach our children about the importance of life-long learning, we must first model this ourselves. Our staff undergo regular professional development and parents are also invited to a range of workshops on relevant topics.
We are confident that when our pupils move on from St Michael’s, they will use the wisdom, skills and values that we taught them to make a positive change in the world.
ISI report
“Children’s personal and emotional development is outstanding. The children have learnt age appropriate independent skills. They feel safe, secure and happy, enabling them to make progress and be ready for the next stage of their learning. The excellent learning and care provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend. As the teaching is thoroughly planned based on children’s progress it is matched closely to their needs.”
Location
We were very impressed by the ethos, friendly and supportive approach and of course the beautiful setting.
- Prospective parentThe teachers want us to be the best that we can be.
- PupilMy children love St Michael's-the teachers and staff are brilliant, engaging and supportive of each child as an individual.
- ParentSt Michael's is a wonderful school. The support and care for our three children has been exceptional throughout".
- ParentWe love learning because the teachers make it fun.
- Year 1 pupilAt St Michael's we work as a team: teachers, pupils and parents."
- Rachel Jeffrey, Deputy Head of Pre-Prep