Newbury, Berkshire · RG20 9JW
St Michael's is a small, independent all-through school near Newbury offering day and boarding education from age 7 to 18. With just 74 pupils across the entire school, it provides a highly personalised learning environment where individual attention and pastoral care are paramount. The school combines traditional independent education values with a flexible, small-school ethos that allows significant customisation to pupil needs.
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in small, tight-knit communities where they receive individualised attention; those who value a calmer pace over academic pressure; boarders seeking a family-style environment rather than a large institutional boarding school.
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Harts Lane, Burghclere
Newbury, Berkshire
RG20 9JW
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Day fees at St Michael's School are approximately £16,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
St Michael's School admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At St Michael's School, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
St Michael's School offers boarding as well as day places.
Ofsted rated St Michael's School “Good” (2023).
Frequently praised
✓Highly personalised education and individual attention
✓Strong pastoral care and safeguarding in a small community
✓Flexible boarding and day arrangements suited to family circumstances
✓No pressure environment reducing adolescent anxiety
Common concerns
!Very limited peer group and social breadth compared to larger schools
!Likely limited subject choice at GCSE and A-Level due to small sixth form
!Restricted sports and music facilities typical of small independent schools
!Not yet inspected, so quality assurance judgement unavailable