Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

Loreto High School Chorlton

Nell Lane, Manchester, M21 7SW
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Loreto High School Chorlton
Manchester, M21 7SW
766 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
54.60% FSM %
410 Boys
356 Girls
About Loreto High School Chorlton

Loreto High School Chorlton is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Manchester, Manchester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 766 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Catherine Hughes.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Withington
Ward Chorlton Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10017654
URN 105574
Data Last Updated 14-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Fiona Keenan Chair of Governors 03/04/2023 02/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sister Patricia Goodstadt Governor 05/02/2017 02/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Jessica Harrop Governor 05/06/2023 04/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Catherine Hughes Governor 05/01/2016 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Catherine Jones Governor 05/11/2021 04/11/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Kathleen Murray Governor 05/06/2023 04/06/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew O'Donoghue Governor 11/09/2023 10/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Martin Ranson Governor 07/07/2021 06/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Peter Tierney Governor 07/12/2023 06/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sister Bernadette Turtle Governor 05/02/2017 04/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Chorlton High School
0.37 km • Manchester
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0.45 km • Manchester
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Chorlton Park Primary
0.52 km • Manchester
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Barlow Hall Primary School
0.81 km • Manchester
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Didsbury High School
0.88 km • Manchester
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Manchester Secondary PRU
0.97 km • Chorlton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Loreto High School Chorlton is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Loreto High School Chorlton has 766 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
Loreto High School Chorlton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Loreto High School Chorlton is: Non-selective.
Yes, Loreto High School Chorlton has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Acting Headteacher at Loreto High School Chorlton is Mrs Catherine Hughes.
Loreto High School Chorlton is at Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SW, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Loreto High School Chorlton: Does not have a sixth form.
Loreto High School Chorlton is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Hughes
Nell Lane, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 7SW
01618819448
www.loretochorlton.co.uk
Location
M21 7SW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105574
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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