Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
Loreto High School Chorlton is a voluntary aided secondary school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 766 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
766
Pupils
750
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area Information
Admission to Loreto High School Chorlton is managed by Manchester and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Manchester catchment area documents →Loreto High School Chorlton — School Information
- Full address
- Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SW
- Local authority
- Manchester
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 54.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 105574
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Loreto High School Chorlton is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
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The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
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Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
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St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
St Thomas More RC College Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Loreto High School Chorlton
Is Loreto High School Chorlton oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Loreto High School Chorlton currently has 766 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Loreto High School Chorlton? ▾
Loreto High School Chorlton uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Manchester before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Loreto High School Chorlton cover? ▾
Loreto High School Chorlton is a secondary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Loreto High School Chorlton? ▾
Loreto High School Chorlton was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.