How many schools are there in Chorley?

There are 50 schools in Chorley listed on FindGreatSchools: 40 primary, 5 secondary and 5 special. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Chorley?

Under our composite score, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is the highest-ranked primary school and St Michael's Church of England High School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Chorley. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for Chorley, linked from its section above.

The best schools in Chorley

Compare 50 schools in Chorley on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score, plus every special school in the area. Top of the list: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell (primary) and St Michael's Church of England High School (secondary).

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