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Loreto High School Chorlton
Requires Improvementgraded 15/05/2024Ages 11–16766 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Loreto High School Chorlton is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 766 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 15/05/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Loreto High School Chorlton's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 15/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 846.6
England avg 45.1 · was 46.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
England avg 45% · was 43% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 68% in 2023/24
EBacc entry30%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.08
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake58.0%
Free school meals58.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language35.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.1%
Attendance91.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence29.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
All schools in Manchester →Chorlton High SchoolGood · 0.2 miCHS SouthGood · 0.3 miChorlton Park PrimaryGood · 0.3 miBarlow Hall Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miManchester Secondary PRURequires Improvement · 0.6 miSt Ambrose RC Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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