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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Chorley Council Area

Schools across the Chorley council area. Explore 7 secondary schools in Chorley Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy, St Michael's Church of England High School, and Holy Cross Catholic High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Chorley Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chorley Council Area50.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chorley Council Area34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chorley Council Area4.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chorley Council Area7.1/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Chorley Council Area

50.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Chorley Council Area

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Chorley Council Area

4.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Chorley Council Area

7.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Chorley Council Area

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