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Loreto College
Ages 11–18930 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Loreto College is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in St Albans, within the Hertfordshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 930 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 59.6 and 68% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in St Albans can view Loreto College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 858.3
England avg 45.1 · was 59.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
England avg 45% · was 67% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths83%
England avg 65% · was 86% in 2023/24
EBacc entry90%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.52
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 33.1
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.8
AAB or better7%
Retention99%
Value added+0.15
Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake14.4%
Free school meals14.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language26.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in St Albans
All schools in St Albans →Maple Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Albans High School for Girls0.3 miAlban City SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Albans Independent College0.3 miSt Peter's SchoolGood · 0.5 miBernards Heath Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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