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Loreto College

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Loreto College

Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RQ

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Girls
Roman Catholic
Pupils
930
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.1%
Attainment 8
58.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
37.3%
Basics 9-5
59.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
89.7%
EBacc APS
5.51
EBacc 9-5
45.5%
EBacc 9-4
68.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.14
A*-A Grades
19.5%
A*-B Grades
41.5%
AAB+ %
7.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 76 students entered

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About Loreto College

Loreto College is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.2. The school has around 930 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RQ | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Loreto College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Outstanding
  2. May 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Loreto College

What is Loreto College's Ofsted rating?
Loreto College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Loreto College's latest exam results?
Loreto College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Loreto College located?
Loreto College is a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL1 3RQ).
How many pupils attend Loreto College?
Loreto College has around 930 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Loreto College with other schools?
View Loreto College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.