Holy Cross Catholic High School vs St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 470 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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic High School Chorley, North West | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 536 | #1981 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #362 of 4,090 | #14322 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 976 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 976 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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-gregorys-pri.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.9 vs 17.8).
- •Holy Cross Catholic High School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 202.
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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic High School ranks higher (86.9 vs 17.8 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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
About 470 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 Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic High School and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley rank in North West?
Holy Cross Catholic High School is 39th of 536 and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is 1981st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).