St Michael's Catholic School
About St Michael's Catholic School
St Michael's Catholic School is a large, mixed, state secondary in Buckinghamshire, serving pupils from age 3 to 19. It sits within a local authority that is home to 38 secondary schools of the same type, 12 of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Among its most academically selective neighbours are Dr Challoner's Grammar School, The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe, and Dr Challoner's High School, each with a ranking score above 1.1. St Michael's itself holds a Good Ofsted rating, and the nearest Outstanding-rated school, Wycombe High School, is just 0.4 km away. With 2,355 pupils on roll, it is a substantial institution, and its Roman Catholic character shapes the school's identity. Headteacher Louise Baker leads a school that offers a broad range of facilities, including a swimming pool, chapel, astro turf, and music rooms, alongside clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, debate, and coding.
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Facilities
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Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
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