St Michael's Preparatory School is the largest private
preparatory school in
Jersey
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, situated in the parish of
St. Saviour. The school acts as a feeder to many British
public schools in the
United Kingdom
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.
History
The school was founded in October 1949 at No 4 Balmoral Terrace in
St Helier, Jersey.
The school celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2008 and its 75th in 2024.
School Structure
It has a pre-prep department (from ages 3–7), and a senior school which goes up to age 14. The vast majority of pupils are prepared to take the
Common Entrance Examination at 13, although some choose to go to
secondary school
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in Jersey.
Notable alumni
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Henry Cavill, film actor known for his portrayal of
Superman
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Fraser Waters, rugby player
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Philip Bailhache, lawyer and politician
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Michael Birt, lawyer and politician
See also
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List of schools in Jersey
References
External links
School website
Schools in Jersey
Saint Saviour, Jersey
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1949 establishments in Jersey
Educational institutions established in 1949