St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited
Notable UK charityAlso known as: St Michaels School
To carry on as an Independent Preparatory School as an educational charity and to provide for the training and instruction of pupils on the basis of Christian principles
Activities & Mission
To carry on as an Independent Preparatory School as an educational charity and to provide for the training and instruction of pupils on the basis of Christian principles
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £288,800,113 | £2,958,496 | £2,958,496 | £496,842 | £496,842 | 83 / 25 |
| 2024 | £2,959,991 | £2,898,165 | £2,884,563 | £547,225 | £432,037 | 83 / 19 |
| 2023 | £2,896,666 | £2,844,906 | £2,833,307 | £485,399 | £370,211 | 86 / 17 |
| 2022 | £2,822,108 | £2,899,937 | £2,899,937 | £321,724 | £321,724 | 94 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,595,271 | £2,711,325 | £2,711,325 | £411,513 | £411,513 | 84 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited
What does St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited do?
To carry on as an Independent Preparatory School as an educational charity and to provide for the training and instruction of pupils on the basis of Christian principles
How much income did St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited report in 2025?
St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited reported total income of £288.80m and reported expenditure of £2.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited?
St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited has a program ratio of 102.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited registered as a charity?
St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1980 as charity number 280688. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited?
St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARK HARWOOD STENNETT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited operate?
St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280688.
Details
198 HADLEIGH ROAD
LEIGH-ON-SEA
SS9 2LP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Michaels School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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