Saint Michael's Catholic High School
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Attainment 8 of 50.9 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 70%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.13
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.09, 0.34]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 178 | 50.9 | — | 70.2% | 48.9% | 4.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 174 | 51.2 | +0.13 | 71.8% | 36.8% | 4.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 175 | 54.4 | +0.24 | 76.0% | 23.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 179 | 56.6 | +0.32 | 80.0% | 23.0% | 4.8 |
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School information
| URN | 137922 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Edward Conway |
| Trust | THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WD25 0SS |
| Latest pupils | 178 |
| FSM eligible | 14.0% |
Contact and identifiers
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS
www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.ukView local authority page1923673760| DfE number | 5417 |
| UKPRN | 10036754 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |