A sixth form college in Manchester has been named one of the best in the country after it achieved an ‘outstanding’ classification in all the 28 categories assessed in the latest Ofsted report. Loreto College, a Catholic college in Hulme, was founded in 1851 by an order of nuns dating back to the 16th century. The college currently has 1,800 students, most of whom are studying for A-levels. It also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In addition to recognising the College’s academic achievements, Ofsted inspectors were impressed by the students’ out-of-hours activities, praising the fact that “large numbers of students give their time freely to support charitable causes, fundraising and social activities which promote social responsibility and global awareness. Their generosity, tolerance and respect for each other are exemplary.”

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