St Michael's Church of England High School

URN: 136893 • Chorley PR7 1RS

Overview

Name
St Michael's Church of England High School
URN
136893
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Rongong (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01257264740
Website
Visit
Address
Astley Road, Chorley PR7 1RS

Summary

St Michael's Church of England High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Chorley, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 1,133 pupils. As a Church of England Academy in the Diocese of Blackburn, the school is grounded in Christian values, aiming to nurture students in body, mind, and spirit. The ethos encourages a supportive and respectful environment, where individual strengths are celebrated and high expectations are maintained.

The curriculum at St Michael's is designed to foster academic excellence, with the school consistently achieving results in the top 10% of non-selective schools nationally at Key Stage 4. A research-informed approach to teaching, alongside a focus on personal and spiritual development, equips students to become resilient, lifelong learners. The Character and Spiritual Education (CASE) Programme, along with various enrichment activities, further supports the holistic development of each pupil.

St Michael's actively engages with families, local churches, and community organisations, creating partnerships that enrich the educational experience. The school prides itself on its calm atmosphere and strong academic outcomes, as noted by Ofsted and SIAMS, ensuring that every pupil is prepared to make a positive impact in the world.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1125
Pupils
1133
Boys
532
Girls
601
FSM %
3.30
Open date
2011-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1133 532 601 1125 3.30
2024-09-11 1139 535 604 1125 3.60
2023-09-11 1134 516 618 1125 2.90
2022-09-11 1134 516 618 1125 2.90
2021-09-11 1131 527 604 1129 3.30
2020-09-11 1130 537 593 1129 3.10

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