Loreto College is a Roman Catholic College established in 1977 to serve our Partner Catholic Schools of Manchester and the surrounding districts. By attending OLHS, we are a partner school, BUT it still doesn't guarantee a place at the college. Other considerations are taken into account.
Other considerations of Applicants: The reference provided by your school which must cover attendance, punctuality, conduct.
The pupils suitability for the course being applied for.
The availability of the course which the student has applied for
The estimated grades provided by your high school and the effort you have shown to achieve these
Your wider interests and the potential contribution that you might make to the Loreto College community.
Your commitment to study at Loreto College.
Your appreciation of and commitment to Loreto’s distinctive ethos.
The quality of your application.
The receipt of the application by the college no later than the application deadline.
Saturday, 8th October,10-12 noon or 1 -3pm
Sunday 16th October, 10-12noon or 1-3pm
A Level/some L3 Vocational courses which can be mixed. Some L2 and a foundation course
For students who are anticipated to study an Advanced Level programme of 3/4 subjects or a hybrid Advanced Level and BTEC Level 3 Diploma course the requirements are:6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science.2 should be at least grade 6. In addition certain subjects have certain course requirements. https://www.loreto.ac.uk/courses/ For BTEC L3:Minimum of 5 GCSEs: 9 to 4 (A*-C) including either English or Maths. Or Level 2 Vocational Programme at Merit or above PLUS 3 GCSEs 9 to 4 including either English or Maths.
L2 BTEC: Minimum of four GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or better.
BTEC L1:Minimum of Entry Level 2/3 qualifications
FOUNDATION LEVEL: Learners are required to fulfil the following criteria before enrolling on the Pathways to Independence Course:To have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).To be working at pre-Entry Level up to Entry Level 3.To have an aspiration to become independent.To be committed to improve travel training skills.
GCSE Maths and English: All students who have not achieved at least a GCSE grade 4 (or at least a grade C ) in Maths and/or English will be required to follow courses in the appropriate subject in order to work towards achieving these minimum grades.
Final Deadline Friday 13th January 2023