Holy Cross Catholic High School

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Holy Cross Catholic High School is a secondary school in Chorley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 2nd of 5 secondary schools in Chorley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 February 2014, report published 11 March 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

192 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score55.0

55.0, 8.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths66.7%

66.7%, 21.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths79.2%

79.2%, 14.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc37%

37%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.92

4.92, 0.83 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

976 pupils on roll, with places for 975

Eligible for free school meals12.3%

12.3%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.2%

7.2%, 14.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.8%

13.8%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Holy Cross Catholic High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Albany Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 43.7
Southlands High School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 42.1
Parklands High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.4
St Michael's Church of England High School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 58.9
Standish Community High School	4 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Attainment 8: 49.7

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Greg Lindley
Phone: 01257262093
Website: holycross.lancs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LS
Local authority: Lancashire
URN: 119803

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.