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St Michael's Church of England High School Catchment Area

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

St Michael's Church of England High School is a academy converter secondary school in Chorley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1133 pupils, and a capacity of 1125 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,133

Pupils

1,125

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Michael's Church of England High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Michael's Church of England 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: 1133 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1125 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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St Michael's Church of England High School — School Information

Full address
Astley Road, Chorley, PR7 1RS
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
3.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136893

Other Secondary Schools in Chorley

If St Michael's Church of England High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chorley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Michael's Church of England High School

Is St Michael's Church of England High School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Michael's Church of England High School currently has 1133 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1125 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Church of England High School?

St Michael's Church of England 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 St Michael's Church of England High School cover?

St Michael's Church of England 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 St Michael's Church of England High School?

St Michael's Church of England High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.