Open Other Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

Saint Michael's Catholic High School

High Elms Lane, Watford, WD25 0SS
Part of: THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
Watford, WD25 0SS
1,121 Pupils
1,103 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
14.00% FSM %
592 Boys
529 Girls
About Saint Michael's Catholic High School

Saint Michael's Catholic High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Watford, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,121 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,103. Current headteacher: Edward Conway.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Three Rivers
Parliamentary Constituency South West Hertfordshire
Ward Leavesden
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-03-2012
UKPRN 10036754
URN 137922
Data Last Updated 18-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Matthew Holt Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lorna Bevan Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christine Bilir Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kirsti Byrne Local Governor 19/11/2025 18/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Emmanuel Chukwuma Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Edward Conway Local Governor 01/09/2010 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Gillian Erdil Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Warren Gregory Local Governor 04/11/2024 03/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Andrea Hanbury Local Governor 01/11/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sinead Hughes Local Governor 16/05/2022 16/05/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Sister Damien O'Brien Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carmalina Oliver Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
0.35 km • Watford
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0.39 km • Watford
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0.48 km • Watford
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Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
0.71 km • Watford
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Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Saint Michael's Catholic High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Watford, Hertfordshire.
Saint Michael's Catholic High School has 1,121 pupils, with a capacity of 1,103.
Saint Michael's Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Saint Michael's Catholic High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Saint Michael's Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Saint Michael's Catholic High School is Mr Edward Conway.
Saint Michael's Catholic High School is at High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0SS, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Saint Michael's Catholic High School: Has a sixth form.
Saint Michael's Catholic High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Edward Conway
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0SS
01923673760
www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk
Location
WD25 0SS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137922
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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