Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School vs Southlands High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Southlands High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
821 students
| Measure | Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School Chorley, North West | Southlands High School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 2,286 | #318 of 536 |
| National rank | #1641 of 15,697 | #2687 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 196 | 821 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 821 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 78.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.charnockrichard.lancs.sch.uk | www.southlandshs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.4 vs 35.2).
- •Southlands High School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 196.
- •Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Southlands High School is a academy 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 Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School better than Southlands High School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School ranks higher (83.4 vs 35.2 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 Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School and Southlands High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School: 196. Southlands High School: 821. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School and Southlands High School rank in North West?
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School is 218th of 2,286 and Southlands High School is 318th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).