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Saint Michael's Catholic High School

State school · Watford, WD25 0SS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,121 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,121 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Edward Conway

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 24 %
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School 18 %
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School 12 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery 12 %
Other 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School 7 %
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 6 %
St Joseph Catholic Primary School 5 %
St Teresa Catholic Primary School 5 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
77%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50.6%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
35.24
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
60
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

9.81 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,121
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

High Elms Lane
Garston
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 0SS
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Telephone: 01923 673760

Email: admin@stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk

Website: http://www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS
1,121 Pupil numbers
14 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
60 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50.6%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
51.20
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.13 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 167 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 173 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
11.9%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.24
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 6 B
Sociology GCE A level 22 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 21 B
Psychology GCE A level 27 B
Physics GCE A level 8 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 11 A
Mathematics GCE A level 25 B
History GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 13 B
French GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 18 B
Chemistry GCE A level 16 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 11 B
Biology GCE A level 12 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Saint Michael's Catholic High School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 110 and has 110 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

9.81 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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