Loreto High School Chorlton
Manchester, M21 7SW · Manchester · secondary school
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27th of 31 secondary schools in Manchester we can score, 32 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 191 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.2 · 23 | 30% | 0.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.07 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.3 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Loreto High School Chorlton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.07 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 742 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific steps are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating?
What Ofsted said about Loreto High School Chorlton
Overview
The report describes a "very welcoming school community" where pupils are happy and staff care for their well-being. However, the overall effectiveness is judged as "Requires improvement" because the curriculum is "not delivered consistently well," leading to gaps in learning and variable achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are "friendly and respectful," and mix well from a "wide range of backgrounds."
- The school offers rich extra-curricular opportunities, including trips and activities in "art, music and drama."
- Staff use "effective strategies" to identify pupils struggling with reading, and attendance monitoring is effective.
- Pupils are well prepared for life beyond school through careers events and learning about "different faiths and cultures."
- The governing body provides "appropriate challenge and support," and staff workload is considered carefully.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the curriculum, including reading, is "delivered consistently well" so pupils do not have gaps in knowledge.
- Ensure staff use "appropriate assessment strategies" to check understanding before introducing new learning.
- Ensure staff apply the behaviour policy "consistently well" to prevent disruption by a small minority of pupils.
- Improve subject leaders’ oversight to remedy variability in curriculum delivery more quickly.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.2 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 42.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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