Holy Cross Catholic High School
Holy Cross Catholic High School is a secondary located in Lancashire, PR7 3LS. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 984 pupils on roll.
Holy Cross Catholic High School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary aided school. It is part of the Archdiocese of Liverpool diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Archdiocese of Liverpool
Local Authority: Lancashire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 975
Number of Pupils: 984
Number of Boys: 491
Number of Girls: 493
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 11.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-20
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2014-03-11
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Lindley
Phone: 01257262093
Website: http://www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk
Location: Myles Standish Way
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holy Cross Catholic High School
What is the Ofsted rating of Holy Cross Catholic High School?
Holy Cross Catholic High School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Holy Cross Catholic High School admit?
Holy Cross Catholic High School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Holy Cross Catholic High School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Holy Cross Catholic High School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Holy Cross Catholic High School?
Holy Cross Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Holy Cross Catholic High School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Holy Cross Catholic High School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Holy Cross Catholic High School?
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