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Holy Cross Catholic High School
Goodgraded 15/09/2022Ages 11–16977 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Holy Cross Catholic High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Chorley, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 977 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/09/2022, Holy Cross Catholic High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 57.3 and 67% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chorley can view Holy Cross Catholic High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 15/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 855
England avg 45.1 · was 56.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths67%
England avg 45% · was 66% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths79%
England avg 65% · was 85% in 2023/24
EBacc entry37%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.92
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake12.3%
Free school meals12.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.0%
Attendance93.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chorley
All schools in Chorley →St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyGood · 0.3 miMayfield SchoolGood · 0.4 miShaftesbury High SchoolGood · 0.4 miWestmorland School0.4 miDuke Street Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miDuke Street Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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