Parmiter's School vs Saint Michael's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 475 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parmiter's School
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,496 students
Saint Michael's Catholic High School
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,130 students
| Measure | Parmiter's School Watford, East of England | Saint Michael's Catholic High School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #20 of 460 | #113 of 460 |
| National rank | #139 of 4,090 | #884 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,496 | 1,130 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,496 | 1,130 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 107.5% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.5 | 50.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 80.8% | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.4% | 73% |
| EBacc average points | 6.39 | 4.60 |
| A level points per entry | 40.6 | 35.1 |
| town | Watford | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk | www.stmichaelscatholichighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parmiter's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 72.9).
- •Parmiter's School is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 1,130.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Parmiter's School better than Saint Michael's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Parmiter's School ranks higher (94.2 vs 72.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Parmiter's School and Saint Michael's Catholic High School?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Watford and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parmiter's School: 1,496. Saint Michael's Catholic High School: 1,130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parmiter's School and Saint Michael's Catholic High School rank in East of England?
Parmiter's School is 20th of 460 and Saint Michael's Catholic High School is 113th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).