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Holy Cross Catholic High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Holy Cross Catholic High School
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Holy Cross Catholic High School
- Secondary
- Chorley PR7 3LS
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress throughout the school, especially in English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well, treating peers and teachers with respect and courtesy.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and provide effective support.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use varied activities to engage students and are skilled in questioning.
Strengths and Challenges: Relationships between teachers and students are good, but some staff are unclear about the school's vision.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate through questionnaires and consultations.
Communication: The school communicates well about students’ progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Over 85% of parents agree their child makes good progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership has brought stability and clarity to the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective tracking and challenging targets for teachers have improved performance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students know bullying is dealt with effectively; incidents are rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school offers good nurture and support, especially for vulnerable students.
Extracurricular Offerings: Alternative off-site vocational courses are available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Provision meets the needs and interests of students well.
Career Counselling Services: Vocational courses help prepare students for future stages.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special educational needs receive excellent support.
Subjects Offered: History and religious studies are particularly strong subjects.
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About Us
Holy Cross Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 984 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.1 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 4 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 2 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 1 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 2 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 4 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 1 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 5 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 2 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Cross Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1