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Holy Cross Catholic High School
Myles Standish Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3LS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.2 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
977
Capacity
975
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 15% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 79% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 72% of schools, indicating a positive community perception. However, the EBacc entry rate of 37% may suggest limited opportunities for students pursuing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.0 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 67% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other5.8%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.63766, -2.63030 · PR7 3LS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119803
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.holycross.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Cross Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Cross Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2014.
Is Holy Cross Catholic High School a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic High School scores 72.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Holy Cross Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Holy Cross Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.0. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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