The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.9
15.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
72%
30.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,133
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Rongong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Astley Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Primary · 350m away
Chorley Astley Park School
Special school · 606m away
Oliver House School
Independent · 653m away
Buckshaw Primary School
Primary · 707m away
Parklands High School
Secondary · 825m away
Mayfield House School
Independent · 884m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 911m away
Lancashire College of Adult Education
Miscellaneous · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Michael's Church of England High School a selective school?
No. St Michael's Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Michael's Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's Church of England High School?
St Michael's Church of England High School currently has 1,133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's Church of England High School take?
St Michael's Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Michael's Church of England High School?
St Michael's Church of England High School is in Chorley, PR7 1RS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's Church of England High School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's Church of England High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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