The Thornton Sports Secondary School of the Year award went to St Michaels High School. Pupils are encouraged to join local clubs that the school is linked with, such as Chorley Infernos and LSA Netball teams. This is a fully inclusive school that involves all children regardless of physical ability, offering roles as officials and coaches to children who might not see their future in practical performance. They also have a number of Young Ambassadors who promote sport within the school through the Sports Council who hold an inter-tutorial competition every half term.