Southlands High School
Academy converter
Chorley, PR7 2NJ
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 20% in England
7 of 7 in Chorley
Pupils
821
First preferences per place
0.59
2026/27
Absence
9.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | 39.1 | 42.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 30% | 28% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 29% | 28% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.63 | -0.49 | — |
57% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Holy Cross Catholic High School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 15% in England
- Parklands High School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- Albany Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- St Michael's Church of England High School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 9% in England
- Standish Community High School · 3.5 mi · Report card · Top 25% in England
- Balshaw's Church of England High School · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 24% in England
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The neighbourhood
Southlands High School is in Chorley South West (typical home £188,000, crime average).
What is Southlands High School's Ofsted rating?
Southlands High School is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Southlands High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Southlands High School is in the bottom 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.