Chorley secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 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
- 287Holy Cross Catholic High SchoolChorley · Local authority Secondary55.0 Attainment 8 · 976 students
- 345Parklands High SchoolChorley · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 1,102 students
- 440Albany AcademyChorley · Academy Secondary43.7 Attainment 8 · 725 students
- 535Southlands High SchoolChorley · Academy Secondary42.1 Attainment 8 · 821 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 | Holy Cross Catholic High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 86.9 Top 10% | 55.0 Attainment 8 | 976 |
| 3 | Parklands High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 1,102 |
| 4 | Albany Academy Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 43.7 Attainment 8 | 725 |
| 5 | Southlands High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 42.1 Attainment 8 | 821 |
St Michael's Church of England High School in Chorley leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Chorley with a Success Index (England) of 93.0. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are academy, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West secondary 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 secondary school in Chorley?
St Michael's Church of England High School in Chorley, North West ranks first among secondary schools in Chorley with a Success Index (England) of 93.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,134).
How are secondary 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.