Holy Cross Catholic High School vs St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 793 m 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
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic High School Chorley, North West | St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #39 of 536 | #77 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #362 of 4,090 | #599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 976 | 317 |
| Pupils on roll | 976 | 317 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-georges.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 86.9).
- •Holy Cross Catholic High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 317.
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 St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley?
On the Success Index (England), St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley ranks higher (91.9 vs 86.9 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 St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley?
About 793 m in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic High School: 976. St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley: 317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic High School and St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley rank in North West?
Holy Cross Catholic High School is 39th of 536 and St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley is 77th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).