Saint Michael's Catholic High School
URN: 137922 • Watford WD25 0SS
Overview
- Name
- Saint Michael's Catholic High School
- URN
- 137922
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Conway (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923673760
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Elms Lane, Watford WD25 0SS
Summary
Saint Michael's Catholic High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,121 students and a capacity of 1,103. The school prides itself on being a vibrant Christian community, fostering a safe and supportive environment where students can grow academically and personally. The ethos of the school is rooted in Christian values, promoting a culture of respect, kindness, and inclusivity.
The curriculum at Saint Michael's is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that encourage holistic development. The school is committed to academic excellence, as evidenced by the achievements of its students in GCSE and A-Level examinations, with many progressing to prestigious universities and apprenticeship programmes.
Community engagement is a key aspect of life at Saint Michael's, with events such as the upcoming 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Ball highlighting the school's connection to its wider community. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers various opportunities for families to engage with school activities, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Saint Michael's is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that encourage holistic development. The school is committed to academic excellence, as evidenced by the achievements of its students in GCSE and A-Level examinations, with many progressing to prestigious universities and apprenticeship programmes.
Community engagement is a key aspect of life at Saint Michael's, with events such as the upcoming 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee Ball highlighting the school's connection to its wider community. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers various opportunities for families to engage with school activities, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Watford Grammar School for Boys (80.4)
- Watford Grammar School for Girls (79.3)
- Parmiter's School (71.7)
- Watford Grammar School for Boys (70.2)
- Watford Grammar School for Girls (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1103
- Pupils
- 1121
- Boys
- 592
- Girls
- 529
- FSM %
- 14.00
- Open date
- 2012-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-11-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1121 | 592 | 529 | 1103 | 14.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1106 | 573 | 533 | 1103 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1123 | 580 | 543 | 1103 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1123 | 580 | 543 | 1103 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1090 | 575 | 515 | 1103 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1065 | 575 | 490 | 1103 | 7.20 |
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