Founded in 1949. It serves 211 students for students aged 2–11.
Location & getting here
Postcode
SS9 2LP
Setting
Coastal
Nearest station
Leigh-on-Sea700 m away
Nearest town
Southend-on-Sea4.9 km
Coastal city on the Thames estuary, a traditional seaside resort. Located ~40 miles east of London, accessible by train. Mixed working and middle-class residential neighborhoods with strong beach-oriented community culture.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 41 km | ~63 min | — |
| Stansted | 47 km | ~71 min | STN — European and budget carriers |
| Gatwick | 72 km | ~104 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
NanaSays Scorecard
Est. 1949
Year Founded
211
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Key facts
Founded
1949
Ages
2–11 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
211
Inspectorate
ISI
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 12 | Online application form | — | — |
How to apply
- Complete application via online form or download and return
- Submit to admissions email
What you'll need to submit
- Application form
Admissions contact: [email protected]
Minimal admissions detail in crawled content; also accepts day, weekly, and term-time boarding students.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
Student Demographics
School Type
co-ed
Age Range
2 – 11
School Background
Religious Affiliation
Church of England
Sports Programme
80
teams across 9 sports
Signature Sports
CricketFootballRugby UnionHockey
Teams by Sport
Cricket
47
teams
Football
45
teams
Hockey
18
teams
Hockey Sevens
31
teams
Rugby Union
21
teams
Netball
17
teams
Swimming
14
teams
Tennis
6
teams
Cross Country
3
teams
Also Offered
Athletics
Facilities
Cricket grounds (supporting 47 teams)Football pitches (supporting 45 teams)Hockey facilities (supporting 18 hockey teams + 31 hockey sevens teams)Tennis courts (supporting 6 teams)Swimming poolRugby pitches
Director of Sport: Steve Brightman
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the admissions office at St. Michael's School directly for current fee information.