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Schools · Headless Cross
Schools in the parish of Anderton
1 school in the parish of Anderton, plus 9 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Anderton, which includes Headless Cross. There are no separate figures for Headless Cross. What each figure covers
In the area
1
Nearby (5 km)
9
Pupils in area
180
Phases
1
PrimaryOtherSecondaryCentre of Headless Cross
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton | Voluntary aided school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 180 | PR6 9LZ |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivington Foundation Primary School Primary | Foundation school | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2020 · Read report | 109 | 1.4 km |
| Cumberland School Other | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 85 | 1.5 km |
| Anderton Primary School Primary | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Sept 2019 · Read report | 185 | 1.5 km |
| Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 156 | 1.7 km |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School Secondary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 1626 | 1.8 km |
| Beacon Primary School Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 209 | 2.1 km |
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School Primary | Voluntary controlled school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 260 | 2.3 km |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School Primary | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2022 · Read report | 237 | 2.4 km |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School Primary | 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 | 2.8 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).