Kemsing Primary School vs St Michael's Prep School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kemsing Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
194 students
St Michael's Prep School
Otford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
447 students
| Measure | Kemsing Primary School Sevenoaks, South East | St Michael's Prep School Otford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #213 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1024 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 194 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sevenoaks | Otford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kemsing.kent.sch.uk | www.stmichaels.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Prep School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 194.
- •Kemsing Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's Prep School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kemsing Primary School 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 Kemsing Primary School and St Michael's Prep School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sevenoaks and Otford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kemsing Primary School: 194. St Michael's Prep School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kemsing Primary School and St Michael's Prep School rank in South East?
Kemsing Primary School is 213th of 2,471 and St Michael's Prep School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).