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Saint Michael's Catholic High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Saint Michael's Catholic High School is a academy converter secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1121 pupils, and a capacity of 1103 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,121

Pupils

1,103

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Saint Michael's Catholic High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Saint Michael's Catholic High School is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1121 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1103 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Saint Michael's Catholic High School — School Information

Full address
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0SS
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
14% of pupils
DfE URN
137922

Other Secondary Schools in Watford

If Saint Michael's Catholic High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Saint Michael's Catholic High School

Is Saint Michael's Catholic High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Saint Michael's Catholic High School currently has 1121 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1103 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Michael's Catholic High School?

Saint Michael's Catholic High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint Michael's Catholic High School cover?

Saint Michael's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.