Loreto or Xavarian 6th form in Manchester

[Monr0e]

Does anyone have any experience of either, or both? DS has applied to both but can't decide between them.

He wants to do Law in particular, is there any way of finding out individual results for these topics at each college? Thank you

My daughter is also applying for both. We aren’t Catholic so no idea if that will be a big problem.
I can’t tell you anything from experience but from hearsay, they not dissimilar in academic outcomes but Xaverian seems more relaxed. We liked them both equally.

Thanks Lunificent. We aren't Catholic either but from speaking to both admissions teams this shouldn't be a problem. Good luck to your DD.

My DS has also applied to them both but will probably stay on at his school sixth form.
Their results are fairly similar tbh from what I remember. You can compare on gov.uk if you search for school comparisons but don't know how you find out their law results unless you just email or ring and ask. What other A-levels are they hoping to do?
Both very good sixth form colleges though, we are lucky to have a choice. Loreto is obviously a lot bigger with approximately 1500 students compared to approximately 900 at Xaverian.
My DS prefers Loreto from the open day and taster session but it would be much easier for him to get to Xaverian.

Thank you, I might contact the colleges direct and enquire.

@Monr0e @Lunificent

Have your children heard anything yet? Just wondering when interviews will start.

@zighead, he has had a postcard from Loreto and an email from Xavarian, just confirming they have received his applications and are processing them. Xavarian said he could hear as early as January re offers but think Loreto may be closer to Easter

Thanks @Monr0e
I’m thinking that maybe school haven’t submitted the application yet then, as we haven’t heard a thing.

DS has had a letter this morning from Loreto offering him a place provide gets the grades required. Didn't mention an interview, just a meeting in the new year yo discuss his chosen subjects and ensure they are right for him

I promise, my spelling is normally a lot better

Well done to your DS @Monr0e Hopefully we will hear something soon.

Thank you
I think his school got their applications across mid November so quite early
Hopefully you will hear something soon