Senior School Events

We are pleased to share our newly collated St Michael's Destinations Schools Booklet with you; sharing details of a variety of independent and state senior schools across the UK (with entry points at age 11 and 13) that our pupils are offered places to each year. 

We are delighted to offer you this guide to help you choose the right senior school for your child following their time at St Michael’s. We hope that you find this booklet both informative and valuable in your decision making as your chid moves further up the school. As ever, we are here to discuss future school matters and help in any way that we can as you navigate the next stage of your child’s educational journey.

Please click here to read the Destination Schools Booklet

Open Morning and Preview Day

Benenden's Open Morning on 10th October provides an opportunity for prospective families to visit Benenden, meet the staff and girls, explore the school and experience the atmosphere of the community. 

Benenden are also holding a Preview Day on 19th September, which offers registered pupils the opportunity to spend a day at Benenden and experience school life for themselves, including lessons and activities.

This year, they are also excited to introduce a new Parents’ Programme, running alongside the Preview Day. This will give parents the opportunity to learn more about the Benenden experience and the breadth of the complete education, while their daughters experience life in school.

Open Morning – Saturday 19th September 2026, 9am

Visit Caterham School and find out why it was crowned Best Independent Senior School in the Times Educational Supplement Awards.

Top results, UK-leading wellbeing experts, full range of sports, extensive clubs and activities. Visit their brand new Sports Centre. Stunning 200 acre campus in the Surrey hills within easy reach with extensive minibus and coach options.

Book your place: https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/admissions/open-days-and-visits/

Virtual Q & A with the Head

The parents of pupils in Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 at St Michael’s Prep have been invited to a Zoom meeting with the Head of Caterham School, Ceri Jones. 

The meeting will take place on Wednesday 16th September at 7pm and will be an opportunity for you to find out more about the school, the admissions process and ask any questions you may have. It is anticipated that the meeting will end at approximately 7.45pm.

Once you have registered to join the meeting, Penny Anderson, Admissions Administrator, will send you a link to join the Zoom meeting prior to the event.

Click here to join the meeting.

Christ's Hospital are currently accepting Music Scholarship applications for 2027 entry from students who are currently in Year 5, Year 7 or Year 10. 

Click here to read more about the scholarships. 

Gresham's upcoming Senior Open Morning will take place on Saturday 19^th September. This is a brilliant opportunity for families to visit Gresham’s, explore their facilities and meet current pupils and staff. 

Families wishing to attend are welcome to reserve a place by completing the booking form on their website: Book Now for Senior School Open Morning | Gresham's

Further information about Gresham's Year 9 Scholarships for prospective pupils interested in joining in 2027 can be found here.  The application deadline for Year 9 2027 is Wednesday 14th October.