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Loreto Grammar School

Secondary

Loreto Grammar School

Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AH

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Girls
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,072
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.1%
Attainment 8
73.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Trafford grammars use the GL Assessment consortium test. Register with the consortium before the summer deadline.

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
73.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
72.4%
Basics 9-5
91.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
80.9%
EBacc APS
6.89
EBacc 9-5
68.2%
EBacc 9-4
76.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
43.63
A*-A Grades
49.8%
A*-B Grades
79.7%
AAB+ %
33.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 139 students entered

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About Loreto Grammar School

Loreto Grammar School is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.5. The school has around 1,072 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AH | More schools in Trafford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Loreto Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022Outstanding
  2. Oct 2008Outstanding (predecessor: Loreto Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Loreto Grammar School

What is Loreto Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Loreto Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Loreto Grammar School's latest exam results?
Loreto Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Loreto Grammar School located?
Loreto Grammar School is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford (WA14 4AH).
How many pupils attend Loreto Grammar School?
Loreto Grammar School has around 1,072 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Loreto Grammar School with other schools?
View Loreto Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Trafford.