The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.57
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Based on 258 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 169 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,355
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- ST THOMAS CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Baker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWycombe High School
Secondary · 431m away
John Hampden Grammar School
Secondary · 619m away
Abbey View Primary Academy
Primary · 732m away
Wycombe Abbey
Independent · 752m away
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Primary · 991m away
Chiltern Wood School
Special school · 1.2km away
Kite Ridge School
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Michael's Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Michael's Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Catholic School?
St Michael's Catholic School currently has 2,355 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Catholic School take?
St Michael's Catholic School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is St Michael's Catholic School?
St Michael's Catholic School is in High Wycombe, HP11 1PW, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Michael's Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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