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Six Loreto College cross-country athletes pose in team kit before competing in the ESAA Cross Country Schools' Cup, where they secured victory and qualified for the national final.

Cross Country Success as Loreto College Team Wins ESAA Schools’ Cup Round Two

Six outstanding Loreto College students delivered a memorable performance to win round two of the prestigious English Schools’ Athletic Association (ESAA) Cross Country Schools’ Cup Competition, one of the country’s most competitive school and college cross-country events. Competing against 21

A group of A Level Geography students standing on Colwyn Bay beach during a coastal fieldwork visit to North Wales.

Coastal Fieldwork Lays Foundations for A Level Success

Students headed to the coast to develop fieldwork skills, which are a key part of the Geography A level. The geographers used data collection techniques at Llandudno and Colwyn Bay, including measuring beach profiles and investigating erosion, weathering and mass

Loreto College Celebrates 175 Years

Loreto College recently welcomed guests, staff, students and members of the wider Loreto community to a special celebration marking the 175th anniversary of Loreto education in Manchester. The milestone commemorated the arrival of six Loreto Sisters in Manchester on 3

Loreto Geography students standing outside the Brooks Building at Manchester Metropolitan University before attending a wildlife lecture.

A Level Geographers attend Higher Education Wildfires Talk

Loreto College’s Upper and Lower Sixth Geography students joined Mr Parkin and Mr Wilkinson for a Higher Education talk at Manchester Metropolitan University. The talk focused on wildfires, one of the world’s hottest and increasingly prevalent hazards, which also affects

Presentation slide titled “History Reimagined for a Changing World” from the University of Manchester Department of History, displaying speaker names and a portrait image on a lecture theatre screen.

Loreto College History Trip Explores ‘History Reimagined for a Changing World’

On 29th September, to mark the start of Black History Month, a group of Loreto College History students attended a lecture by David Olusoga OBE, Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. The event was exclusive to Year

A Tribute to Mr Silcock

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our friend and colleague, Mr Silcock, has died. Mr Silcock will be known to many in our College community as a much-loved Core RE teacher and one of our

Exterior view of the Royal College of Art Dyson Building at the Battersea campus, featuring a modern glass-fronted entrance and contemporary architecture.

From Loreto to the RCA

We wish to celebrate the outstanding success of former Loreto College student Samuel, who has secured a place on a Master’s degree at the world-renowned Royal College of Art (RCA), alongside the highly competitive Eranda Rothschild Scholarship. Samuel, who studied

Loreto College Celebrates 21 Oxbridge Offers this year!

Loreto College Manchester is proud to announce that 21 students have received offers to study at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge this year. These offers are from an impressive range of subjects, including Geography, Medicine, Architecture, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Fine Art,

Results Day 2026

Loreto Sixth Form College students and staff are delighted to celebrate their A Level and Level 3 Vocational results, with the highest number of A*-A grades awarded, ever. 99.2% Pass rate at A level 64% A*-B Grades awarded at

Audience members watch a presentation and film screening during the Loreto Film Awards 2026 ceremony at Loreto College.

The Reel Stars of 2026

Our Loreto Film Awards are a highlight of the academic year, showcasing the exceptional talent and creativity of our wonderful students. This prestigious and glamorous event saw our nominees, their friends and family, and assorted additional guests celebrate the diverse

A group of Loreto Geography students standing on a rocky beach in Llandudno with the Great Orme headland visible across the bay.

Loreto Geographers on the Move

Geographers headed to the coast, countryside, and all parts of Greater Manchester to gather crucial data for their A-level coursework. The Geography Department gives students as much choice as possible for their individual investigations, which are worth 20% of their

Three students carrying clipboards and worksheets during an outdoor fieldwork activity a Salford Quays.

On The Waterfront: Geographers Investigate Salford Quays

This June, the stylish Salford Quays was the destination for Lower Sixth Geographers to perfect their fieldwork skills. To prepare for their A-level coursework, students investigated the Quays to understand its utter transformation since the Manchester Docks closed in the

Loreto College Musicians Shine at the RNCM

Loreto College’s annual Easter Concert at the Royal Northern College of Music provided an outstanding celebration of musical excellence, creativity and collaboration, showcasing the remarkable breadth of talent that exists across the college’s thriving music department. The evening’s programme demonstrated

Upper Sixth Student Council members from Loreto standing together during a thank you event for their contribution to student leadership.

Loreto Celebrates Student Leadership

Upper Sixth members of the Student Council were recognised for their dedication at a special thank you lunch held on Tuesday, 5th May. The event, which included pizza and a relaxed opportunity to reflect, celebrated the important role these students

Students in traditional dress at Loreto College Manchester celebrating cultural diversity during Cultural Appreciation Day, with “One College many cultures” sign.

Loreto’s Cultural Appreciation Week 2026: A Vibrant Celebration of Community and Culture

From 27th April to 1st May, Loreto College came alive with an unforgettable Cultural Appreciation Week, celebrating the diversity and spirit that define our community. Throughout the week, students embraced the opportunity to share their identities, learn from one another

Aspire to Teach Class of 2026 students standing outside the main entrance of Loreto College, with the Principal positioned behind the group and the Aspire to Teach coordinator on the far left.

Class of 2026 Aspire to Teach Graduates Gain Fast-Track to Loreto

The 2026 cohort of Aspire to Teach students has successfully graduated from their programme with flying colours. At their graduation ceremony, the students were amazed to receive a letter from The Principal, Mr Jaffrain (standing at the back of the

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