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St Michael's Church of England High School
Astley Road, Chorley PR7 1RS
St Michael's Church of England High School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,140 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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