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Holy Cross Catholic High School

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Holy Cross Catholic High School

Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LS

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
977
Ages
11-16
FSM
12.3%
Attainment 8
54.9
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
35.6%
Basics 9-5
66.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
37.0%
EBacc APS
4.92
EBacc 9-5
24.0%
EBacc 9-4
29.7%
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About Holy Cross Catholic High School

Holy Cross Catholic High School is a secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. The school has around 977 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LS | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holy Cross Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holy Cross Catholic High School

What is Holy Cross Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Holy Cross Catholic High School's latest exam results?
Holy Cross Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic High School located?
Holy Cross Catholic High School is a secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire (PR7 3LS).
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Catholic High School?
Holy Cross Catholic High School has around 977 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Holy Cross Catholic High School with other schools?
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