Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

Holy Cross Catholic High School

Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LS
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Holy Cross Catholic High School
Chorley, PR7 3LS
977 Pupils
975 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
12.30% FSM %
500 Boys
477 Girls
About Holy Cross Catholic High School

Holy Cross Catholic High School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 977 pupils on roll. School capacity: 975. Current headteacher: Greg Lindley.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Chorley
Parliamentary Constituency Chorley
Ward Chorley South East & Heath Charnock
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017974
URN 119803
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Hilary Lunn Chair of Governors 04/11/2025 15/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Sands Chair of Governors 05/07/2024 03/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Coyle Governor 02/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Marion Eccles Governor 28/09/2024 27/09/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Jane Hart Governor 11/04/2015 10/04/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Tony Hilton Governor 20/11/2019 25/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matt Hogan Governor 19/02/2024 18/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Robert Hooson Governor 05/06/2023 04/06/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Joanne Hoyte Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Greg Lindley Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anna McGar Governor 20/11/2019 26/11/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Stephen Sands Governor 04/11/2025 05/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
0.47 km • Chorley
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Westmorland School
0.61 km • Chorley
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Shaftesbury High School
0.64 km • Chorley
Other
Mayfield School
0.69 km • Chorley
Other
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
0.71 km • Chorley
Other
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
0.79 km • Chorley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Holy Cross Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chorley, Lancashire.
Holy Cross Catholic High School has 977 pupils, with a capacity of 975.
Holy Cross Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Holy Cross Catholic High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Holy Cross Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Holy Cross Catholic High School is Mr Greg Lindley.
Holy Cross Catholic High School is at Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LS, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Holy Cross Catholic High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Holy Cross Catholic High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Greg Lindley
Myles Standish Way, Chorley, PR7 3LS
01257262093
www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk
Location
PR7 3LS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119803
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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