Chorley academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 schools in Chorley, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 193St Michael's Church of England High SchoolChorley · Academy Secondary58.9 Attainment 8 · 1,134 students
- 260Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolChorley · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 156 students
- 345Balshaw Lane Community Primary SchoolChorley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
- 445Parklands High SchoolChorley · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 1,102 students
- 543Gillibrand Primary SchoolChorley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 640Albany AcademyChorley · Academy Secondary43.7 Attainment 8 · 725 students
- 735Southlands High SchoolChorley · Academy Secondary42.1 Attainment 8 · 821 students
- 831Highfield Community Primary SchoolChorley · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael's Church of England High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 93.0 Top 5% | 58.9 Attainment 8 | 1,134 |
| 2 | Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School Chorley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 156 |
| 3 | Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Chorley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 44.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
| 4 | Parklands High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 1,102 |
| 5 | Gillibrand Primary School Chorley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 6 | Albany Academy Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 43.7 Attainment 8 | 725 |
| 7 | Southlands High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 42.1 Attainment 8 | 821 |
| 8 | Highfield Community Primary School Chorley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 31.0 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
St Michael's Church of England High School in Chorley leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Chorley with a Success Index (England) of 93.0. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Chorley page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Chorley?
St Michael's Church of England High School in Chorley, North West ranks first among academies & free schools in Chorley with a Success Index (England) of 93.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,134).
How are academies & free schools in Chorley ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.