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Southlands High School

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Southlands High School

Clover Road, Chorley, PR7 2NJ

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Pupils
931
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.1%
Attainment 8
42.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.0%
Basics 9-5
28.4%

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
38.6%
EBacc APS
3.72
EBacc 9-5
13.2%
EBacc 9-4
22.8%
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About Southlands High School

Southlands High School is a secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. The school has around 931 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Clover Road, Chorley, PR7 2NJ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Feb 2024 — Requires improvement
  3. Sept 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Dec 2021 — Requires improvement
  5. Jun 2013 — Good (predecessor: Southlands High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Southlands High School

What is Southlands High School's Ofsted rating?
Southlands High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Southlands High School's latest exam results?
Southlands High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Southlands High School located?
Southlands High School is a secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire (PR7 2NJ).
How many pupils attend Southlands High School?
Southlands High School has around 931 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Southlands High School with other schools?
View Southlands High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.