Holy Cross Catholic High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Holy Cross Catholic High School
Address: Myles Standish Way
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR7 3LS
Telephone Number: 01257 262093
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Greg Lindley
Capacity: 975
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 976 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.2%

Location and administration

URN: 119803
DfE Number: 888/4742
UKPRN: 10017974
UPRN: 100012829980
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14001170)
Electoral Ward: Chorley South East & Heath Charnock (E05013070)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 358423E, 415867N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 38' 17.87" N 2° 37' 48.6" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJ9Q9+8W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (0.5km)
  2. Westmorland School (0.6km)
  3. Shaftesbury High School (0.6km)
  4. Mayfield School (0.7km)
  5. Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit (0.7km)
  6. St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley (0.8km)
  7. Duke Street Nursery School (0.9km)
  8. Albany Academy (0.9km)
  9. Duke Street Primary School (1.0km)
  10. Gillibrand Primary School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Catherine Coyle - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Miss Marion Eccles - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Hart - Governor. Appointed on 11 April 2015 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 April 2027.
  • Mr Tony Hilton - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2027.
  • Mr Matt Hogan - Governor. Appointed on 19 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 February 2028.
  • Mr Robert Hooson - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 4 June 2027.
  • Mrs Joanne Hoyte - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mr Greg Lindley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Hilary Lunn - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Mrs Anna McGar - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Mr Stephen Sands - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2025.
  • Mr Stephen Sands - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2028.
  • Mrs Linda Margaret Walmsley - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Stacy Young - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2027.