Didsbury High School vs Loreto High School Chorlton
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 882 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Didsbury High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,220 students
Loreto High School Chorlton
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
742 students
| Measure | Didsbury High School Manchester, North West | Loreto High School Chorlton Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 536 | #249 of 536 |
| National rank | #1002 of 4,090 | #2170 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,220 | 742 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,220 | 742 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.6% | 48.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | 69.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.55 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.didsburyhighschool.org.uk | www.loretochorlton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Didsbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 45.9).
- •Didsbury High School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 742.
- •Didsbury High School is a academy school while Loreto High School Chorlton is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Didsbury High School better than Loreto High School Chorlton?
On the Success Index (England), Didsbury High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 45.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Didsbury High School and Loreto High School Chorlton?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Didsbury High School: 1,220. Loreto High School Chorlton: 742. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Didsbury High School and Loreto High School Chorlton rank in North West?
Didsbury High School is 115th of 536 and Loreto High School Chorlton is 249th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).