Holy Cross Catholic High School
Voluntary aided school
Chorley, PR7 3LS
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 15% in England
3 of 7 in Chorley
Pupils
976
First preferences per place
1.14
2026/27
Absence
7.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | 56.9 | 55.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63% | 66% | 67% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 66% | 71% | 68% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.34 | 0.75 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Albany Academy · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- Southlands High School · 0.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 20% in England
- Parklands High School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- St Michael's Church of England High School · 1.7 mi · Good · Top 9% in England
- Standish Community High School · 3.5 mi · Report card · Top 25% in England
- Rivington and Blackrod High School · 3.8 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
Best secondary schools in Chorley · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Holy Cross Catholic High School is in Chorley Town & South (typical home £183,500, crime very high).
What is Holy Cross Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Catholic High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Holy Cross Catholic High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Holy Cross Catholic High School is in the top 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.