Loreto High School Chorlton
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 46.6 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 66%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.07
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.32, 0.18]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 149 | 46.6 | — | 65.8% | 30.2% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 138 | 46.2 | -0.07 | 61.6% | 35.5% | 4.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 147 | 42.1 | -0.72 | 50.0% | 20.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 141 | 47.5 | -0.38 | 68.0% | 30.0% | 4.2 |
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School information
| URN | 105574 |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Acting Headteacher Catherine Hughes |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | M21 7SW |
| Latest pupils | 149 |
| FSM eligible | 54.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SW
www.loretochorlton.co.ukView local authority page1618819448| DfE number | 4753 |
| UKPRN | 10017654 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 14 Oct 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 23 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 15 May 2024 |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2024 |