Loreto College
About Loreto College
Loreto College’s Progress 8 score of 0.71 is a standout figure when set against the Manchester local authority average of 0.18, placing the school well above the typical performance for secondary schools in the area. That gap is significant — it means students here, on average, achieve nearly three-quarters of a grade more per subject than pupils across similar schools nationally. The school ranks 6th out of 31 schools in Manchester on this measure, putting it in the top 20% locally, and 278th nationally out of over 3,100 schools. Its Progress 8 banding is officially rated as “well above average,” and the school sits comfortably in the top 10% of schools in the North West region. For a state-funded sixth-form college that only takes students from age 16, these headline figures suggest a strong academic push from the moment students arrive.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 140 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Loreto College
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications