The school is on the western edge of Manchester, near the boundary with Trafford and the Church of St Mary, Hulme.

The campus has two smaller buildings, the Chapel which is home to the Art and Design Department and a Sports Hall.

Approximately 52% of the students at Loreto College are Roman Catholic but the college is open to all faiths who share the same values of Excellence, Freedom, Internationality, Justice, Sincerity, Truth and Joy.

[1] The hierarchy of priority is: Pupils studying at Roman Catholic partnership schools in Greater Manchester are guaranteed a place at Loreto if they wish to go.

[2] Prospective students must also meet GCSE entry requirements to study AS Level or BTEC Qualifications.