St Michael's Catholic School, High Wycombe
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Michael's creates a warm, supportive community where pupils feel cared for and develop strong character. The school excels at helping all pupils succeed, particularly those facing extra challenges, with above-average attendance and excellent behaviour. Staff are well-trained and committed to putting pupils' best interests first, while the curriculum prepares young people with the knowledge, skills and aspirations they need for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Above-average attendance with highly effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Calm, orderly school environment with excellent behaviour and strong pupil-staff relationships
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum across all year groups with particular strength in early reading and mathematics
- Excellent personal development and careers guidance helping pupils make informed future choices
- Staff provide high-quality training and support, creating a culture of professionalism and respect
Areas for Improvement
- Quality and depth of pupils' writing across year groups does not always reflect their learning, with basic errors not addressed consistently enough
- Teachers' adaptations for individual pupil needs in lessons are sometimes not precise enough to fully meet specific requirements
- Teachers occasionally miss pupil misunderstandings during lessons and don't address them effectively
- Process for removing barriers to learning for pupils could be refined further with faster action when needed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteering at local care homes, wellbeing champions leadership roles, fundraising for local and national causes, careers guidance programme
St Michael's Catholic School is a well-led Catholic school where pupils achieve well and benefit from strong pastoral care, effective safeguarding, and a supportive community atmosphere.
At a Glance
20.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85%. Maths has declined from 93% to 80%. Writing has declined from 83% to 78%.
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
91
Total classes
21 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
2,414 pupils
2,220 capacity
194 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - High Wycombe
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for High Wycombe
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,842
Applications
6,518
Got 1st preference
77.3%
Got preferred school
94.3%
Secondary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.83079%
Overall absence
18.39243%
Persistent absence
2,115
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Michael's Catholic School
Abbey View Primary Academy
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Chepping View Primary Academy
Crown House School
Hamilton Academy
Oakridge School
Castlefield School
Hannah Ball Academy
Beechview Academy
Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery
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