| Type | voluntary aided grammar school |
|---|---|
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Headteacher | Mrs Jane Beever |
| Specialism | Science |
| Location | Dunham Road Altrincham Greater Manchester WA14 4AH England |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| DfE URN | 106378 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1053 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Website | www.loretogrammar.co.uk |
Loreto Grammar School is voluntary aided all girls Catholic grammar school in Altrincham, in the borough of Trafford. Although it is a non fee-paying school, pupils must sit an entrance exam to enter, and fulfil several other entry criteria. It is part of the worldwide Loreto community, and the Altrincham school was founded by the Sisters of Loreto (IBVM) in 1909.
The school is for girls in the top 50% of the ability range in and beyond Trafford. It has a distinctive religious ethos and approximately 98% of students are baptised Catholics. The school has grown in recent years. The school is designated as a specialist science and mathematics college.
The 266 students of the school's Sixth Form are expected to support the ethos and values of the School and show the ability to follow an academic AS/ A2 level course or the International Baccalaureate course.
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