Saint Michael's Catholic High School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedRoman CatholicSixth form
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0SS
Headteacher · Mr Ian Petrie
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Key facts
Pupils1,130Capacity 1,103
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 4 February 2025
TrustThe Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust
Free school meals14.2%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Inspection on 4 February 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Hertfordshire council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in HertfordshireNearby schools for the same ages
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- The Marlborough Science Academy3.1 mi
- Watford Grammar School for Girls3.3 mi