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Loreto Grammar School

Trafford, WA14 4AHSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Sep 2022
Progress 8
+1.06
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
263 1st-choice / 159 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#57 of 3,141 nationally

About Loreto Grammar School

Loreto Grammar School is clearly a popular choice among Trafford families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 444 applications for 159 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.79 to one. Of those 263 first-preference applications, 153 were offered places, meaning roughly six in ten families who put Loreto first were successful. This level of demand reflects strong parent confidence, and while the school does not publish a formal parent-view survey, the oversubscription figures speak for themselves. The school is a Roman Catholic girls' secondary for ages 11 to 18, led by headteacher Jane Beever, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Outstanding across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision. That rating has been consistent since at least its previous inspection in 2008, which also judged the school Outstanding overall.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressDunham Road, Altrincham, Trafford, WA14 4AH
HeadteacherJane Beever
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils1,072
Free School Meals (FSM)5.1%
School Capacity1,072 / 1,041 (103% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

14
Art StudiosSports HallTennis CourtsSwimming PoolTheatrePlaying FieldsLibraryICT SuiteDining HallMusic RoomsScience LabsAstro TurfChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

21

Sports

CricketBadmintonAthleticsRoundersRugbyHockeyCross CountryBasketball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubOrchestraFilm ClubNewspaperDebateEco ClubChessCodingGardeningDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:45

Source: loretogrammar.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loreto Grammar School

Loreto Grammar School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.