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Holy Cross Catholic High School

State school · Chorley, PR7 3LS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 984 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
984 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Lancashire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Greg Lindley

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley 13 %
OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton 12 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley 12 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley 11 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley 8 %
St Chad's Catholic Primary School 8 %
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull 8 %
St Bede's Catholic Primary School 6 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell 5 %
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton 4 %
St Mary's RC Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
85%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
58
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

984
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Myles Standish Way
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 3LS
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Telephone: 01257 262093

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk

Local authority: Lancashire County Council

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School data & information Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3LS
984 Pupil numbers
12 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
58 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
85%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.90
LA avg.
44.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.75 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 186 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 187 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 187 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Holy Cross Catholic High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
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