Loreto Grammar School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Loreto Grammar School is a secondary school in Altrincham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. It ranks 3rd of 8 secondary schools in Altrincham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 September 2022, report published 9 November 2022

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

157 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score73.7

73.7, 27.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths92.4%

92.4%, 47 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths97.5%

97.5%, 32.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc80.9%

80.9%, 40.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.90

6.90, 2.81 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

137 students

Average point score per A level entry43.63

43.63, 8.63 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,075 pupils on roll, with places for 1,041

Eligible for free school meals4.7%

4.7%, 21.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.1%

14.1%, 7.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2.5%

2.5%, 12.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.2%

0.2%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Loreto Grammar School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
North Cestrian School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 54.2
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 80.6
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 48.9
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 78.5
Wellington School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 57.3

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LORETO GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Girls
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions: Selective
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Beever
Phone: 01619283703
Website: loretogrammar.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AH
Local authority: Trafford
URN: 138464

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.