Loreto Catholic Sixth Form College is located in Hulme, a mile south of the center of Manchester and very close to Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University. Loreto College, Manchester is one of an international network of Catholic colleges run by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), a religious order founded in the seventeenth century by the English woman Mary Ward. The mission of the College is to respond to the educational needs of young people from its partnership high schools and special schools in Manchester and surrounding areas. The college works with other FE Providers to support students from its partnership high schools who wish to access the full range of vocational & occupational courses.

Under the rigorous OFSTED regime, Loreto was the first college in the country to receive outstanding for every aspect of the new inspection framework. OFSTED noted that, “Loreto College is outstanding in every respect”. The inspection report also notes, “large numbers of students give their time freely to support charitable causes, fundraising and social activities which promotes social responsibility and global awareness. Their generosity, tolerance and respect for each other is exemplary.”

Loreto recognises that staff are its most important resource and is committed to investing in Staff Development. We are committed to building a healthy, vibrant college that treats people with respect and creates opportunities. Bringing together employees and students with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives allow us to be more innovative and successful.