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Schools · Montcliffe
Schools in the parish of Horwich
8 schools in the parish of Horwich, plus 2 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Horwich, which includes Montcliffe. There are no separate figures for Montcliffe. What each figure covers
In the area
8
Nearby (5 km)
2
Pupils in area
2,640
Phases
3
PrimaryOtherSecondaryCentre of Montcliffe
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 209 | BL6 7AL |
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 316 | BL6 6EW |
| Claypool Primary School | Community school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Feb 2026 · Read report | 218 | BL6 6LN |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Mar 2026 · Read report | 300 | BL6 6AA |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2022 · Read report | 237 | BL6 5SJ |
| St Mary's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2020 · Read report | 214 | BL6 6EP |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Park School | Academy special sponsor led | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, May 2024 · Read report | 99 | BL6 6DE |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC High School | Voluntary aided school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Mar 2025 · Read report | 1047 | BL6 6HW |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Secondary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 1626 | 1.5 km |
| Cumberland School Other | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 85 | 1.8 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).