Saint Michael's Catholic High 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: www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk
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
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%
- 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
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.