Loreto College, Manchester
Loreto College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Manchester. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Loreto College in detail
Loreto College in its own words
In its own words: "At Loreto, we are committed to enabling you to develop academically, spiritually and personally during your time with us and to get you ready for your next stage of your life whether it is university, apprenticeship, or employment."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, tennis, basketball, badminton, dance, choir, orchestra, coding and film.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1759 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 69% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 12% into work. 25% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Loreto College (outside), 120 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its December 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
Loreto College is a Roman Catholic sixth form college in Hulme, Manchester, England, based on the educational philosophy of Mary Ward, a 16th-century nun, who founded the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the congregation of religious sisters who started the college in 1851.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
B
Average grade
38.8
Points per entry
B
Best 3 A-Levels
22%
Achieving AAB+
Above average
Value added
1,528
A-Level students
92%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 18 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,759 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
25%
Top-third university
81%
Degree course
84%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 1,616 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Loreto College
A Tribute to Mr Silcock
1 Oct 2026
From Loreto to the RCA
15 Sep 2026
Loreto College Celebrates 21 Oxbridge Offers this year!
1 Sep 2026
Results Day 2026
12 Aug 2026
On The Waterfront: Geographers Investigate Salford Quays
11 Aug 2026
Loreto Geographers on the Move
11 Aug 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 70
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 15 serious and 54 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,220
Applications
6,542
Got 1st preference
77.1%
Got preferred school
94.7%
All secondary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
Questions parents ask about Loreto College
What is Loreto College's Ofsted rating?
Loreto College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022.
What is the catchment area for Loreto College?
No fixed boundary. When Loreto College is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Loreto College?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Loreto College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Loreto College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 70 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 15 serious and 54 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Loreto College?
Loreto College is at Chichester Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5PB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)