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Holy Cross Catholic High School
Myles Standish Way, Chorley PR7 3LS
Holy Cross Catholic High School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Lancashire). It has about 980 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2014 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Destinations, Attainment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Admissions.
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Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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