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  • St Michael's Church of England High School, Chorley
  • Holy Cross Catholic High School
  • Parklands High School
  • Albany Academy
  • Southlands High School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Chorley Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Chorley. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Chorley

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State · Secondary
#1CHORLEY
#710England

St Michael's Church of England High School, Chorley

Astley Road, Chorley, PR7 1RS
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,139 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School225 offers / 708 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#2CHORLEY
#908England

Holy Cross Catholic High School

Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LS
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
984 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School191 offers / 575 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#3CHORLEY
#1,896England

Parklands High School

Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LL
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,120 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School214 offers / 773 applications
Subscription: 3.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#4CHORLEY
#2,389England

Albany Academy

Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 3AY
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
719 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School127 offers / 610 applications
Subscription: 4.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5CHORLEY
#3,085England

Southlands High School

Clover Road, Chorley, PR7 2NJ
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
926 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School141 offers / 208 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Chorley

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Chorley. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Chorley

Astley Village is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St Michael's Church of England High School, ChorleyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Michael's Church of England High School, Chorley#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Buckshaw Village is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Holy Cross Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Holy Cross Catholic High School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Euxton is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Parklands High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Parklands High School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Heapey is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Albany AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Albany Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Southlands is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Southlands High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Southlands High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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