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Saint Michael's Catholic High School

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Saint Michael's Catholic High School

High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0SS

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2354.446.4
2023/2451.246.4
2024/2550.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.240.00
2023/24+0.130.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 101 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Garston Manor School
0.39 km away · Community special school
Good
Future Academies Watford
0.47 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Parmiter's School
0.47 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Stanborough Secondary School
1.68 km away · Other independent school
Breakspeare School
2.56 km away · Community special school
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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