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Loreto College
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- St Albans AL1 3RQ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students' progress in English and mathematics is excellent. They achieve exceptionally well across many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary. Students develop wholly positive attitudes towards their learning and to each other.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers display excellent subject knowledge and plan their lessons meticulously.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers possess expert subject knowledge and act quickly on the constructive advice they receive from leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality planning and assessment allow teachers to plan demanding but interesting lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: The commitment of the school to support all its students is very strong.
Communication: Effective communication; parents are informed about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly support the headteacher and staff.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior staff take a close interest in students' progress and wellbeing.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant improvements to teaching and achievement have been brought by the headteacher.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The college is an exceptionally safe, caring, and supportive environment for learning.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel very secure and are aware of potential risks.
Extracurricular Offerings: Numerous extra-curricular activities provided.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are able to balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements effectively.
Career Counselling Services: Students are being very well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for disabled students and those who have special educational needs is outstanding.
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Loreto College is a top rated, Secondary, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 946 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
A
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 98% | 68% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 15.00% | 35.00% | 17.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.61 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 56% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.01 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 3 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 4 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% 3 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 64% 5 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.57 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.89 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 5 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 2 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% 6 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% 6 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.71 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 83% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.12 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.29 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.00% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 68 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.57 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.35 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.1% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 81 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.40 1 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.25 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.2% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 67 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.36 2 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.05 3 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.9% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.04 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.63 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Loreto College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1