Loreto High School Chorlton, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Loreto High School excels at supporting students who enter with below-average standards, helping them catch up and progress faster than similar students nationally. The school has particular strengths in supporting disadvantaged students and those learning English as an additional language, ensuring they achieve well. Strong leadership has driven rapid improvements in English and mathematics teaching, creating a positive learning environment where students show excellent attitudes and respect.
Key Strengths
- Good teaching that is well-matched to students' different learning needs and reflects high expectations
- Strong leadership and governance that has relentlessly improved teaching quality and raised achievement
- Excellent support for disadvantaged students - those eligible for free school meals now achieve above national levels
- Good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, with students showing respect for school values
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities helping students develop confidence and social skills
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is not yet consistently good across all key stages and subjects
- Not enough students are exceeding expected standards compared to national figures
- Some teachers do not ask sufficiently challenging questions or provide hard enough work
- Limited opportunities for independent and group work in some lessons
- Attendance is average with above-average numbers of students absent for significant periods
Safeguarding
Students feel safe in school and the school has documented safeguarding arrangements in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of extra activities mentioned but specific clubs, sports, and activities not detailed in report
Loreto High School Chorlton is a good Catholic secondary school where students make good progress through good teaching that matches their different needs. Leaders and governors have driven significant improvements, particularly in English and mathematics, where results were below average in 2012.
At a Glance
57.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.1
Avg class size
34
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
742 pupils
750 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Manchester
Admissions Demand - Manchester
Places available
7,150
Applications
6,683
Got 1st preference
74.4%
Got preferred school
93.2%
Secondary admissions across Manchester (2025/26)
Inspection History(109)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.24861%
Overall absence
28.62454%
Persistent absence
807
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Loreto High School Chorlton
Chorlton Park Primary
Barlow Hall Primary School
The Birches School
St Ambrose RC Primary School
Brookburn Community School
Cavendish Primary School
Chorlton CofE Primary School
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Old Moat Primary School
Oswald Road Primary School
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