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St Michael's Catholic School

Secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Report card, Feb 2026: 3 strong, 5 expected.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 10 February 2026, report published 19 April 2026.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementExpected standard54% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourStrong standard30% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard38% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
Early yearsStrong standard26% of schools with a report card got this
Post-16 provisionExpected standard58% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingMetMeets the standards for keeping children safe

What these grades mean

Strong standard
Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
Expected standard
Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.

Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.

Next inspection: around February 2030

The last inspection was in February 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.

An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.

Nearby secondary schools

  1. 0.3 milesWycombe High School

    Secondary, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

    Outstanding (Apr 2024)

  2. 0.4 milesJohn Hampden Grammar School

    Secondary, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

    Outstanding (Sep 2022)

  3. 1.3 milesCressex Community School

    Secondary, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

    School remains Good (Feb 2024)

  4. 1.5 milesThe Highcrest Academy

    Secondary, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

    Some aspects not as strong (Dec 2024)

  5. 1.7 milesThe Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

    Secondary, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

    Improved significantly (Feb 2025)

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.