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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.5 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,121
Capacity
1,103
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 26% nationally. The school has a strong parent satisfaction rate of 86%, indicating a positive community atmosphere. While 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities, currently at 31%.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.9 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (140 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
89%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
My child makes good progress
83%
School keeps me informed
79%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.7%
White Other15.7%
Black African5.7%
White Irish5.4%
Asian Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.69957, -0.38592 · WD25 0SS
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137922
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Michael's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Saint Michael's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Saint Michael's Catholic High School a good school?
Saint Michael's Catholic High School scores 82.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Saint Michael's Catholic High School?
Based on 140 Ofsted Parent View responses, Saint Michael's Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Saint Michael's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Saint Michael's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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