Loreto College

About Loreto College

Loreto College is a thriving community that combines traditional values with the latest teaching methods and technologies. It encourages students to live out the values of Freedom, Sincerity, Truth, Justice and Joy. The school has an outstanding education for all students in its care.

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Key Facts

Founded 1923

Head/Principal Mrs Thompson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 140 responses • 15% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

91.4% positive 5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.4% positive 2.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.6% positive 5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90% positive 2.9% negative

My child does well at this school

91.4% positive 5.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 140 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

54.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

59.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.71

Progress 8

Well above average

67.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

85.5%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

81.1% entered EBacc

64.8% achieved EBacc

159 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Hannah W Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 10, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

Loreto has its strengths and weaknesses. On the one hand, the school's Catholic mission is inspiring and the staff are passionate about teaching. On the other hand, I've found the communication between teachers and parents to be somewhat inconsistent. My child enjoys the extracurricular activities, but I wish there were more opportunities for parental involvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding Values and Facilities"

My daughter loves Loreto and it's been a game-changer for our family. We appreciate the emphasis on Mary Ward's values of Freedom, Sincerity, Truth, Justice and Joy which are evident in the school's behaviour and attitude towards the community. The facilities are amazing and the teachers are always supporting our children.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David M Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 22, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Support"

I was a parent at Loreto for five years and I'm so grateful for the experience. The school provided my children with an excellent education and the support they needed to thrive. I appreciate the variety of extracurricular activities and the 'no plastic' policy which aligns with our family's values.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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