Loreto Grammar School
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Attainment 8 of 73.7 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 73.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 97%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.06
- Confidence interval:
- [0.82, 1.31]
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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)
Grammar School Entry
Official links
Verified key dates
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
Loreto states that it is a selective Catholic grammar school and that candidates for Year 7 entry in September 2027 must sit the entrance examination. The page also requires baptised candidates of any denomination to submit the original baptism certificate by 10 July 2026 where applicable.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
Loreto's live admissions page for 2027 entry states that the entrance examination will take place on Friday 18 September 2026. Registration opens at 10.00am on Saturday 27 June 2026, the registration deadline is 1.00pm on 31 July 2026, the next Open Day is Saturday 27 June 2026 from 9.30am to 1.00pm, and original baptism certificates for baptised candidates must be submitted by 10 July 2026.
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 157 | 73.7 | — | 96.8% | 80.9% | 6.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 157 | 76.3 | +1.06 | 99.4% | 82.2% | 7.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 158 | 74.4 | +0.91 | 99.0% | 73.0% | 6.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 154 | 76.3 | +0.79 | 99.0% | 78.0% | 7.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Trafford for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138464 |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Jane Beever |
| Trust | LORETO GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA14 4AH |
| Latest pupils | 157 |
| FSM eligible | 5.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH
www.loretogrammar.co.uk1619283703| DfE number | 5901 |
| UKPRN | 10038100 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 9 Nov 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 28 Sept 2022 |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 |