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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Michael's Church of England High School (70.2)
- Southlands High School (63.5)
- Holy Cross Catholic High School (59.5)
- Albany Academy (59.0)
- Parklands High School (57.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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