LORETO GRAMMAR SCHOOL in Cheshire, Altrincham
Education Centre Information: Loreto Grammar School:
Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Trafford
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Shrewsbury
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1041
Number of girls: 1041
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:
Situated in south Manchester suburb; changed from independent school, first to grant-maintained status, and then to voluntary aided status in 1997; mixture of traditional and modern buildings; grounds include lawns and sports facilities; large hall, fine chapel, new ICT and science block, more than 250 networked PCs. School teaches full national curriculum, with additional subjects: Latin, business studies, expressive arts, three modern languages at GCSE; 28 subjects offered at AS- and A-level. Broad enrichment activities. International links with partner schools. Specialist science college status from September 2005. Over-subscribed, with more than two applications per place. DfES achievement award (2000, 2001). Ethos: 'A caring, structured environment in which teaching and learning form the experience of the school'.
Address:
Address: Dunham Road
Postcode: WA14 4AH
Cheshire, Altrincham.
Telephone: 0161 9283703
Website: http://www.loretogrammar.co.uk
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