Holy Cross Catholic High School vs Southlands High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic High School
Chorley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
976 students
Southlands High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
821 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic High School Chorley, North West | Southlands High School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 536 | #318 of 536 |
| National rank | #362 of 4,090 | #2687 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 976 | 821 |
| Pupils on roll | 976 | 821 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 78.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | 56.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.92 | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk | www.southlandshs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.9 vs 35.2).
- •Holy Cross Catholic High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 821.
- •Holy Cross Catholic High 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 Holy Cross Catholic High School better than Southlands High School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic High School ranks higher (86.9 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 Holy Cross Catholic High School and Southlands High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic High School: 976. Southlands High School: 821. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic High School and Southlands High School rank in North West?
Holy Cross Catholic High School is 39th of 536 and Southlands High School is 318th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).