Cranmore vs St Michael's Prep School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranmore
Leatherhead · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
445 students
St Michael's Prep School
Otford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
447 students
| Measure | Cranmore Leatherhead, South East | St Michael's Prep School Otford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #28 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #83 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 445 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 447 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 68.5% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 91.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leatherhead | Otford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranmore.org | www.stmichaels.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Prep School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 445.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cranmore better than St Michael's Prep School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cranmore and St Michael's Prep School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Leatherhead and Otford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranmore: 445. St Michael's Prep School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranmore and St Michael's Prep School rank in South East?
Cranmore is 28th of 679 and St Michael's Prep School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).