St Michael's Church of England High School
Academy converter
Chorley, PR7 1RS
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 9% in England
1 of 7 in Chorley
Pupils
1,134
First preferences per place
1.42
2026/27
Absence
4.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 57.9 | 59.7 | 58.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75% | 78% | 72% | |
| Average English grade | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.8 | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 74% | 71% | 70% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 | 0.56 | — |
91% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Parklands High School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- Albany Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- Southlands High School · 1.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 20% in England
- Holy Cross Catholic High School · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 15% in England
- Balshaw's Church of England High School · 2.8 mi · Good · Top 24% in England
- Wellfield Academy · 3.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 15% in England
Best secondary schools in Chorley · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
St Michael's Church of England High School is in Chorley North (typical home £165,000, crime very high).
What is St Michael's Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St Michael's Church of England High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Michael's Church of England High School is in the top 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.