The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
73.7
29.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
92%
50.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,072
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.1%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- LORETO GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Jane Beever (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Cestrian School
Secondary · Very close
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 347m away
Bowdon Preparatory School
Independent · 805m away
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 812m away
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Navigation Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Stamford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Loreto Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Loreto Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Loreto Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Loreto Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Loreto Grammar School?
Loreto Grammar School currently has 1,072 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Loreto Grammar School take?
Loreto Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Loreto Grammar School?
Loreto Grammar School is in Altrincham, WA14 4AH, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Loreto Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Loreto Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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