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Loreto Grammar School
Outstandinggraded 28/09/2022Ages 11–181,072 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Loreto Grammar School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Altrincham, within the Trafford local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,072 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/09/2022, Loreto Grammar School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 76.3 and 98% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Altrincham can view Loreto Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 28/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 873.7
England avg 45.1 · was 76.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1.1
Grade 5+ English & maths92%
England avg 45% · was 98% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths98%
England avg 65% · was 100% in 2023/24
EBacc entry81%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score6.9
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB+
A-level grade (point score)B+
APS per entry 43.6
A-level grade (best 3)B+
APS best 3: 43.4
AAB or better34%
Retention98%
Value added+0.09
Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake4.7%
Free school meals4.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled103%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.7%
Attendance95.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence5.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Altrincham
All schools in Altrincham →North Cestrian SchoolGood · 0.1 miAltrincham CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miAltrincham Grammar School for GirlsOutstanding · 0.5 miBowdon Preparatory School0.5 miNavigation Primary School0.7 miAltrincham Preparatory School0.9 mi
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