Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Chorley (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official 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 SecondaryAttainment 8: 58.9
- 287Holy Cross Catholic High SchoolChorley · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 55.0
- 345Parklands High SchoolChorley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.4
- 440Albany AcademyChorley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 43.7
- 535Southlands High SchoolChorley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.1
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael's Church of England High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 58.9 | 93.0 Top 5% | 58.9 Attainment 8 | 1,134 |
| 2 | Holy Cross Catholic High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 55.0 | 86.9 Top 10% | 55.0 Attainment 8 | 976 |
| 3 | Parklands High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.4 | 44.6 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 1,102 |
| 4 | Albany Academy Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 43.7 | 39.7 Lower 50% | 43.7 Attainment 8 | 725 |
| 5 | Southlands High School Chorley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 42.1 | 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 by attainment 8 in Chorley with Attainment 8 58.9. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are academy, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Chorley?
St Michael's Church of England High School in Chorley, North West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Chorley with Attainment 8 58.9 (Pupils on roll: 1,134).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Chorley ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.