Loreto Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Loreto Grammar School, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4AH
- Number of pupils: 1,050+
- Admissions contact: info@loretogrammar.co.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: CEM 11+ selection test (shared with Trafford consortium)
- Catchment area: Priority given to Catholic applicants, then open to all
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See Loreto Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Loreto Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1909 by the Loreto Sisters, Loreto Grammar School is a leading Catholic voluntary-aided grammar school for girls aged 11-18, consistently ranked among the top state schools in Greater Manchester. The school combines academic excellence with strong faith-based values, achieving outstanding results (90% 9-7 at GCSE in 2023).
The curriculum balances STEM excellence (specialist science status) with outstanding arts and humanities. Facilities include:
- State-of-the-art science labs
- Specialist language centre
- Performing arts theatre
- Olympic-standard sports facilities
Notable features:
- International exchange programs
- Award-winning choir and orchestra
- Strong Oxbridge success rate
- Unique “Loreto Learner” character program
Navigating the Application process for Loreto Grammar School
- Registration: Complete Trafford 11+ registration by July (Year 5)
- Supplementary Form: Submit SIF for Catholic applicants by September
- Testing: Sit CEM 11+ exam in September (Year 6)
- Application: Submit CAF to home local authority by 31 October
- Allocation: National Offer Day (1 March)
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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Loreto Grammar School
- Format: Two 45-minute CEM papers
- Content:
- Verbal reasoning (including comprehension)
- Numerical reasoning (mathematics application)
- Non-verbal reasoning (spatial skills)
- Question Types: Mixed format within papers
- Scoring:
- Standardised age-adjusted scoring
- Minimum qualifying score typically 334+
- Places allocated by:
- Looked-after Catholic girls
- Baptised Catholic girls
- Other applicants by score
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- CEM-Specific Preparation: Focus on:
- Vocabulary development
- Quick mental arithmetic
- Pattern recognition
- Practice Techniques:
- Timed section practice
- Mixed question papers
- Error analysis
- Catholic Applicants: Ensure all sacramental certificates are prepared
- Test Familiarity: Use CEM-specific resources (not GL)
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