Southlands High School, Chorley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Southlands High School is working hard to give all pupils a better education. Teachers are getting better training and support to teach more effectively, and the school is paying special attention to helping pupils with special educational needs succeed. Reading is being prioritized across all subjects, and attendance is improving.
Key Strengths
- Teaching quality is improving with clearer guidance on effective teaching methods and whole-school coaching support
- Special educational needs support has been strengthened with better teacher training and understanding of how to adapt the curriculum
- Reading support is well-organised with regular sessions, close monitoring, and more reading opportunities across all subjects
- Attendance is improving, especially for pupils with special educational needs
- School leaders are held accountable by trustees and governors who meet regularly to check progress
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers are not checking pupils' understanding effectively enough, meaning some misconceptions are missed
- There is still variability in how well pupils with special educational needs have their needs met in the classroom
- Attendance of disadvantaged pupils has not improved at the same rate as other groups
Southlands High School is making progress to improve, with leaders taking action to enhance teaching quality and support for pupils with special educational needs. However, some aspects of the school still need further improvement.
At a Glance
29.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
35
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
821 pupils
1,050 capacity
229 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chorley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chorley
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.89849%
Overall absence
29.82456%
Persistent absence
969
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
Gillibrand Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Duke Street Primary School
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School
Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Southlands High School
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
Gillibrand Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Duke Street Primary School
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School
Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
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