St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley vs St Michael's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 911 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
St Michael's Church of England High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,134 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Chorley, North West | St Michael's Church of England High School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #734 of 2,286 | #21 of 536 |
| National rank | #6079 of 15,697 | #187 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 219 | 1,134 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 1,134 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 72% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 91.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjosephschorley.co.uk/ | www.saint-michaels.com |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.0 vs 58.9).
- •St Michael's Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 219.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a local authority school while St Michael's Church of England 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley better than St Michael's Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Church of England High School ranks higher (93.0 vs 58.9 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley and St Michael's Church of England High School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley: 219. St Michael's Church of England High School: 1,134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley and St Michael's Church of England High School rank in North West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is 734th of 2,286 and St Michael's Church of England High School is 21st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).