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St Michael's School (leigh-On-Sea) Limited

Notable UK charity

Also 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

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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

Latest Income
£288,800,113
Latest Expenditure
£2,958,496

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 89% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £2,771
Charitable Activities £2,850,890
Other Trading £0
Investments £25,575
Other Income £97

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,958,496
Raising Funds £0
Governance £34,214
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£288,800,113
£2,958,496£2,958,496£496,842£496,84283 / 25
2024
£2,959,991
£2,898,165£2,884,563£547,225£432,03783 / 19
2023
£2,896,666
£2,844,906£2,833,307£485,399£370,21186 / 17
2022
£2,822,108
£2,899,937£2,899,937£321,724£321,72494 / 0
2021
£2,595,271
£2,711,325£2,711,325£411,513£411,51384 / 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

Address
ST. MICHAELS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
198 HADLEIGH ROAD
LEIGH-ON-SEA
SS9 2LP
Registration Date
15 December 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
280688
Charity Number
280688

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Trustees

MARK HARWOOD STENNETT Chair
Diane Elizabeth Harris
Dr Ann Robinson
FAY EVANS
Fraser MacCleod
Mehnaz Mushtaq
Nigel Holdcroft
Rev David Wylie
S MILLS
William Parnell

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • St Michaels School

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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