The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.3
14.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.15
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 930
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- LORETO COLLEGE (ST ALBANS)
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaple Primary School
Primary · 382m away
Alban City School
Primary · 396m away
St Albans High School for Girls
Independent · 517m away
St Albans Independent College
Independent · 518m away
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 679m away
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 722m away
St Peter's School
Primary · 816m away
Verulam School
Secondary · 959m away
Questions parents ask
Is Loreto College a selective school?
No. Loreto College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Loreto College's Ofsted rating?
Loreto College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Loreto College?
Loreto College currently has 930 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Loreto College take?
Loreto College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Loreto College?
Loreto College is in St Albans, AL1 3RQ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Loreto College have a sixth form?
Yes, Loreto College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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