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Loreto High School Chorlton

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Catherine Hughes

location_onManchester, M21 7SW

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

760

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Attainment 8

46.6

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Manchester

#1,437 of 3,216 nationally

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Loreto High School Chorlton is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Loreto High School Chorlton is a voluntary aided school in Manchester, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 766 pupils on roll, of whom 56% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing the school #16 in Manchester and #1,437 of 3,216 nationally. 48.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 15.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

48.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.9%

Entering EBacc30.20%

EBacc APS4.08

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35.50%

EBacc APS4.09

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.55

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.17

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.64

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.78

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 May 2024

Inspection Report

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16 January 2019

Inspection Report

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15 November 2017

Inspection Report

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27 September 2016

Inspection Report

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09 July 2013

Inspection Report

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24 May 2011

Inspection Report

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01 March 2010

Inspection Report

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12 December 2006

Inspection Report

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27 September 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-05-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-01-16

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-11-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-09-27

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-07-09

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

14.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.6%(58 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 766 pupils. During this period, there were 107 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 14.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	766	107	14.0%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	776	125	16.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	763	128	16.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	764	93	12.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	773	77	10.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	761	43	5.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	760	37	4.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	761	13	1.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	734	15	2.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	722	17	2.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	719	1	0.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	710	59	8.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	713	35	4.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	710	73	10.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	711	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	711	38	5.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	710	73	10.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	723	30	4.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	728	34	4.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	733	48	6.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	733	41	5.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	735	46	6.3%	3.0%	4
2017/18 (Autumn term)	736	38	5.2%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	719	79	11.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	726	69	9.5%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	730	70	9.6%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 61 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree47%

agree31%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree56%

agree18%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no67%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree13%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree33%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree62%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree31%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree22%

disagree2%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree60%

agree22%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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