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Loreto College
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.7 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
930
Capacity
927
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 58.3, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, placing it in the top 10% nationally. An impressive 90% of students enter the English Baccalaureate, and 83% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, reflecting a solid foundation in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating a strong community and support system for students.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.3 | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 90% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 69% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (140 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
86%
Progress is communicated
82%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.2%
White Other15.5%
Black African14.2%
White Irish5.2%
Asian Chinese4.0%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Indian2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.75286, -0.32949 · AL1 3RQ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138106
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.loreto.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Loreto College rated by Ofsted?
Loreto College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Loreto College a good school?
Loreto College scores 94.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Loreto College?
Based on 140 Ofsted Parent View responses, Loreto College receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Loreto College in GCSEs?
Loreto College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.3. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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