Is Holy Cross Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 14th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Holy Cross Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Holy Cross Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 55.4 (England: 46.2). 62.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Holy Cross Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Holy Cross Catholic High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Holy Cross Catholic High School

Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LS

Local ranking14th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

975

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 15 September 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 55.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 62.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 82.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 190

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 977
Boys: 493 (51%)
Girls: 483 (49%)
Capacity: 975 (100% full)
SEND: 18.2%
FSM Eligible: 13.0%
EAL: 6.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 14.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 57.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,988/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.6%
White Other: 5.9%
Asian Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed Other: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%
Black African: 0.4%

88.6%

White British

5.9%

White Other

1.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01257262093

head@holycross.lancs.sch.uk

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Myles Standish Way

Chorley, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119803
UKPRN: 10017974
Establishment No.: 4742

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