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Saint Michael's Catholic High School

Secondary

Saint Michael's Catholic High School

High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0SS

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Watford.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,121
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.0%
Attainment 8
50.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.0%
Basics 9-5
50.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.9%
EBacc APS
4.59
EBacc 9-5
24.7%
EBacc 9-4
36.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.07
A*-A Grades
22.4%
A*-B Grades
52.4%
AAB+ %
9.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 101 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Saint Michael's Catholic High School

Saint Michael's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 140 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. The school has around 1,121 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: High Elms Lane, Watford, WD25 0SS | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Saint Michael's Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Saint Michael's Catholic High School

What is Saint Michael's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Michael's Catholic High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What do parents say about Saint Michael's Catholic High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 140 responses): 86% of parents would recommend Saint Michael's Catholic High School.
What are Saint Michael's Catholic High School's latest exam results?
Saint Michael's Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Saint Michael's Catholic High School located?
Saint Michael's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire (WD25 0SS).
How many pupils attend Saint Michael's Catholic High School?
Saint Michael's Catholic High School has around 1,121 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Saint Michael's Catholic High School with other schools?
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