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Loreto High School Chorlton
Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SW, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.9 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
766
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6, the school performs in the top 46% nationally, and 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it is important to note that the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score of 18.9 indicates it is performing better than only 19% of schools, suggesting room for growth in several areas.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.6 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Bottom 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.7%
Black African12.8%
Other11.4%
Black Other9.8%
White Other7.6%
Mixed Other6.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.6%
Black Caribbean5.5%
Asian Pakistani4.0%
Asian Indian3.3%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.43345, -2.26213 · M21 7SW
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN105574
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.loretochorlton.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Loreto High School Chorlton rated by Ofsted?
Loreto High School Chorlton was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2024.
Is Loreto High School Chorlton a good school?
Loreto High School Chorlton scores 18.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Loreto High School Chorlton in GCSEs?
Loreto High School Chorlton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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