Loreto Grammar School
School summary
A Roman Catholic girls' grammar in Altrincham, Loreto carries an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across every category inspected, from quality of education to sixth form. With 1,072 pupils against a capacity of 1,041, it runs slightly over its intended size, a reflection of strong and sustained demand. The school forms part of the Trafford Catholic grammars consortium alongside St Ambrose, and entry is sharply competitive: 150 places are offered each year at age 11.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 150 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
73.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
92%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 September 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks. The average Attainment 8 score of 73.7 dwarfs the national figure of 46.9, and 92% of girls secure a grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 16.7 supports the consistently high standards that earned Outstanding marks for both quality of education and the sixth form.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.4%
- EHC plans
- 0.37%
- English as additional language
- 14.6%
- Free school meals
- 5.1%
Schools nearby
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham, North West
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Altrincham, North West
Saint Ambrose College
Altrincham, North West
Sale Grammar School
Sale, North West
Urmston Grammar Academy
Manchester, North West
Stretford Grammar School
Manchester, North West
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An academically formidable Catholic girls' grammar where Outstanding is the rule rather than the exception. Families drawn to its faith ethos and results should expect a genuinely selective 11+ contest for one of 150 places.
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Loreto Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.