Loreto High School Chorlton
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Nell Lane Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Manchester M21 7SW |
| Phone | 01618819448 |
| Reference Number | 105574 |
Loreto High School is currently judged as requiring improvement in its overall effectiveness and quality of education. Most students are happy within this welcoming school community where staff prioritize well-being and safety. The school has made strides in improving education quality, yet there is inconsistency in curriculum delivery, which affects pupil achievement. Although pupils learn well in some subjects, significant gaps remain due to the varied effectiveness of teaching approaches and curriculum oversight. The recent introduction of a behavior code has helped maintain a generally good atmosphere, but some students still disrupt learning at times due to inconsistent application of this policy.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 766 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.52%
Girls: 46.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 76 | 76 | 152 |
| 8 | 91 | 61 | 152 |
| 9 | 73 | 88 | 161 |
| 10 | 79 | 69 | 148 |
| 11 | 91 | 62 | 153 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 21.7% |
| African | 12.8% |
| White, Other | 7.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.6% |
| Caribbean | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 4% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 15 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among many teachers
- Welcoming school community with good staff care for pupil well-being
- Most pupils display good behavior during school
- Effective extracurricular activities that enhance personal development
- Prioritization of reading with strategies to support struggling pupils
- Well-organized transition and preparation for life beyond school
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery affecting pupil achievement
- Inadequate checking of pupil understanding before new learning
- Inconsistent application of behavior policy by some staff
- Underdeveloped oversight of curriculum quality in some subjects
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 111 | 40 |
| Third Preference | 130 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 41 | 15 |
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