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Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary aided school
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthorityManchester
AddressNell Lane, M21 7SW
School Websiteloretochorlton.org/
Telephone1618819448
URN105574

School Census

Total 760
Girls/Boys 347/413
Girls/Boys Ratio 45.7%/54.3%
% pupils where English not first language 39.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 349
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
15/05/2024 Requires improvement
16/01/2019 Good
27/09/2016 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 15/05/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 16/01/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 27/09/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
15 May 2024School inspection: Requires ImprovementView
16 January 2019Full inspection: GoodView
15 November 2017Monitoring visitView
27 September 2016Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
09 July 2013Full inspection: GoodView
24 May 2011Curriculum and development visitView
01 March 2010Full inspection: GoodView
12 December 2006Full inspection: SatisfactoryView
27 September 2004InspectionView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.60%
Entering EBacc 35.50%
EBacc average point score 4.09
Progress 8 -0.07
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 50%
Entering EBacc 20%
EBacc average point score 3.55
Progress 8 -0.71
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.17
Progress 8 -0.38

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications557
As first preference88
As second preference126
As third preference130
Total Offers Made151
first preference offers80
second preference offers45
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications585
As first preference108
As second preference144
As third preference150
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers103
second preference offers36
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications337
As first preference80
As second preference89
As third preference102
Total Offers Made134
first preference offers80
second preference offers27
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications332
As first preference68
As second preference81
As third preference98
Total Offers Made148
first preference offers68
second preference offers35
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications344
As first preference92
As second preference102
As third preference96
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers88
second preference offers37
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications325
As first preference99
As second preference75
As third preference102
Total Offers Made138
first preference offers99
second preference offers22
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications385
As first preference139
As second preference100
As third preference103
Total Offers Made148
first preference offers123
second preference offers18
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications439
As first preference83
As second preference128
As third preference150
Total Offers Made154
first preference offers79
second preference offers38
third preference offers29
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications426
As first preference92
As second preference139
As third preference127
Total Offers Made145
first preference offers87
second preference offers33
third preference offers21
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications413
As first preference110
As second preference127
As third preference123
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers104
second preference offers25
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications431
As first preference115
As second preference134
As third preference118
Total Offers Made151
first preference offers104
second preference offers35
third preference offers9

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
53%
agree
27%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
11%
don't know
2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
58%
agree
29%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
40%
agree
40%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
13%
agree
11%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
4%
not applicable
60%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
47%
agree
31%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
56%
agree
18%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
not applicable
13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
33%
no
67%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
40%
agree
40%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
53%
agree
33%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
44%
agree
40%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
62%
agree
31%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
64%
agree
31%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
67%
agree
22%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
60%
agree
22%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
82%
no
18%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
22.1%
african ethnic origin
13.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
9.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
8%
any other black background ethnic origin
7.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
6.3%
caribbean ethnic origin
5.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
5.8%
pakistani ethnic origin
5.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
3.4%
indian ethnic origin
2.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
1%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.9%
chinese ethnic origin
0.9%
irish ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
24.9%
african ethnic origin
14.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
9.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
7.5%
caribbean ethnic origin
7.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
5.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
5.5%
pakistani ethnic origin
5.1%
any other black background ethnic origin
4.7%
white and black african ethnic origin
3.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.2%
indian ethnic origin
1.7%
chinese ethnic origin
1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
1.1%
irish ethnic origin
0.8%

Nearby Schools

Chorlton High School

(0.21 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Nell Lane, , M21 7SL

Chorlton Park Primary

(0.33 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Barlow Moor Road, , M21 7HH

CHS South

(0.40 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: 451 Mauldeth Road West, , M21 7SX

Barlow Hall Primary School

(0.51 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Darley Avenue, , M21 7JG

Didsbury High School

(0.57 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: 4 The Avenue, , M20 2ET