Saint Michael's Catholic High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Saint Michael's Catholic High School
Address: High Elms Lane, Garston
Town/City: Watford
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: WD25 0SS
Telephone Number: 01923 673760
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The Diocese Of Westminster Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Edward Conway
Capacity: 1103
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1130 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.2%

SEN Provisions

  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 137922
DfE Number: 919/5417
UKPRN: 10036754
UPRN: 200000936463
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Three Rivers (E07000102)
Constituency: South West Hertfordshire (E14001496)
Electoral Ward: Leavesden (E05009432)
Diocese: RC01(Archdiocese of Westminster)

Easting & Northing: 511644E, 201324N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 42' 0.72" N 0° 23' 8.78" W
Plus Code: 9C3XPJ27+3M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Lorna Bevan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 April 2026.
  • Mrs Christine Bilir - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Emmanuel Obioma Chukwuma - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Edward Conway - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2010 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Gillian Erdil - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Warren Gregory - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Mrs Andrea Maria Hanbury - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Holt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Sinead Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 May 2026.
  • Mr James Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Sister Damien O'brien - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Carmalina Oliver - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Andre-Paul Tsobgny - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Jennifer Vain - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Walsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.