Albany Academy vs Holy Cross Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 944 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Academy
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
725 students
Holy Cross Catholic High School
Chorley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
976 students
| Measure | Albany Academy Chorley, North West | Holy Cross Catholic High School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #294 of 536 | #39 of 536 |
| National rank | #2471 of 4,090 | #362 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 725 | 976 |
| Pupils on roll | 725 | 976 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | 55.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.73 | 4.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.albanyacademy.co.uk | www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.9 vs 39.7).
- •Holy Cross Catholic High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 725.
- •Albany Academy is a academy school while Holy Cross Catholic High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany Academy better than Holy Cross Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic High School ranks higher (86.9 vs 39.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albany Academy and Holy Cross Catholic High School?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Albany Academy: 725. Holy Cross Catholic High School: 976. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Albany Academy and Holy Cross Catholic High School rank in North West?
Albany Academy is 294th of 536 and Holy Cross Catholic High School is 39th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).