Best 3 Secondary schools in Chorley – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Albany Academy (Secondary) in Chorley; Rivington and Blackrod High School (Secondary) in Bolton; St Michael's Church of England High School (Secondary) in Chorley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Albany Academy, Rivington and Blackrod High School and St Michael's Church of England High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Chorley, Lancashire and Bolton, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Albany Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Albany Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,450, typical FSM 15–20%, range 0–5%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as Albany Learning Trust and Leverhulme Academy Church of England and Community Trust.

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Attribute	Albany Academy PR7 3AY	Rivington and Blackrod High School BL6 7RU	St Michael's Church of England High School PR7 1RS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Chorley Lancashire PR7 3AY	Bolton Lancashire BL6 7RU	Chorley Lancashire PR7 1RS
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Jun 2024	2 26 Jul 2023	2 24 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	756	1888	1125
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Albany Learning Trust	Leverhulme Academy Church of England and Community Trust	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.albanyacademy.co.uk	www.rbhs.co.uk	www.saint-michaels.com
Telephone	01257244020	01204333266	01257264740
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Albany Academy

PR7 3AY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 3AY
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Albany Learning Trust
Website: www.albanyacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01257244020

Rivington and Blackrod High School

BL6 7RU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bolton
Lancashire
BL6 7RU
Ofsted: 2 26 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leverhulme Academy Church of England and Community Trust
Website: www.rbhs.co.uk
Telephone: 01204333266

St Michael's Church of England High School

PR7 1RS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1RS
Ofsted: 2 24 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.saint-michaels.com
Telephone: 01257264740

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.