The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.0
11.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
67%
24.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 977
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Greg Lindley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Myles Standish Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 470m away
Westmorland School
Independent · 608m away
Shaftesbury High School
Pupil referral unit · 641m away
Mayfield School
Special school · 690m away
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
Primary · 704m away
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 793m away
Duke Street Nursery School
Nursery · 925m away
Albany Academy
Secondary · 944m away
Questions parents ask
Is Holy Cross Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Holy Cross Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holy Cross Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Catholic High School?
Holy Cross Catholic High School currently has 977 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross Catholic High School take?
Holy Cross Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic High School?
Holy Cross Catholic High School is in Chorley, PR7 3LS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Cross Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Cross Catholic High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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