Open Other Secondary Mixed

Southlands High School

Clover Road, Chorley, PR7 2NJ
Part of: MOSAIC LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Southlands High School
Chorley, PR7 2NJ
931 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
27.10% FSM %
508 Boys
423 Girls
About Southlands High School

Southlands High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 931 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Paul Bousfield.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Chorley
Parliamentary Constituency Chorley
Ward Chorley South West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MOSAIC LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-12-2017
UKPRN 10061804
URN 143794
Data Last Updated 10-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Conor Davies Chair of Local Governing Body 27/04/2022 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Gadson Chair of Local Governing Body 19/07/2025 12/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Bousfield Local Governor 01/09/2021 04/05/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jill Brown Local Governor 02/06/2024 01/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Timothy Cahill Local Governor 29/03/2023 28/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Stuart Clewlow Local Governor 05/09/2025 04/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Andrew Gadson Local Governor 13/01/2023 18/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Johnny Hillen Local Governor 18/09/2024 17/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Rebecca Liddle Local Governor 19/09/2022 18/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Christopher Pattenden Local Governor 10/03/2026 09/03/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Peet Local Governor 23/06/2022 18/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Lorrayne Saunderson Local Governor 03/04/2023 02/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
0.66 km • Chorley
Other
Gillibrand Primary School
0.67 km • Chorley
Other
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
0.91 km • Chorley
Other
Westmorland School
0.92 km • Chorley
Other
Shaftesbury High School
1 km • Chorley
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
1.08 km • Chorley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Southlands High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chorley, Lancashire.
Southlands High School has 931 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Southlands High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Southlands High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Southlands High School is Mr Paul Bousfield.
Southlands High School is at Clover Road, Chorley, PR7 2NJ, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Southlands High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Southlands High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Bousfield
Clover Road, Chorley, PR7 2NJ
01257414455
www.southlandshs.org.uk/
Location
PR7 2NJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143794
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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