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Holy Cross Catholic High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Holy Cross Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 977 pupils, and a capacity of 975 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

977

Pupils

975

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Holy Cross Catholic High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Holy Cross Catholic High School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 977 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 975 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Holy Cross Catholic High School — School Information

Full address
Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LS
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.3% of pupils
DfE URN
119803

Other Secondary Schools in Chorley

If Holy Cross Catholic High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chorley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Holy Cross Catholic High School

Is Holy Cross Catholic High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Holy Cross Catholic High School currently has 977 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 975 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Holy Cross Catholic High School?

Holy Cross Catholic High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holy Cross Catholic High School cover?

Holy Cross Catholic High School is a secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Holy Cross Catholic High School?

Holy Cross Catholic High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.