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St Michael's Catholic School Catchment Area

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

St Michael's Catholic School is a academy converter special school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 2355 pupils, and a capacity of 2220 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–19

Age range

2,355

Pupils

2,220

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Michael's Catholic School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Michael's Catholic School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Buckinghamshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Currently oversubscribed: 2355 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2220 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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For more information on how Buckinghamshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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St Michael's Catholic School — School Information

Full address
Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, HP11 1PW
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Special
Age range
3–19 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17% of pupils
DfE URN
149612

Frequently Asked Questions — St Michael's Catholic School

Is St Michael's Catholic School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Michael's Catholic School currently has 2355 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2220 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

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

What age range does St Michael's Catholic School cover?

St Michael's Catholic School is a special school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael's Catholic School?

St Michael's Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.