Alban City School vs Loreto College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 396 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alban City School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
381 students
Loreto College
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
952 students
| Measure | Alban City School St Albans, East of England | Loreto College St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #225 of 1,872 | #82 of 460 |
| National rank | #1729 of 15,697 | #596 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 381 | 952 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 952 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.1 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.albancityschool.org.uk/ | www.loreto.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alban City School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 80.4).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 952 students compared with 381.
- •Alban City School is co-educational and Loreto College is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alban City School better than Loreto College?
On the Success Index (England), Alban City School ranks higher (82.9 vs 80.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alban City School and Loreto College?
About 396 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alban City School: 381. Loreto College: 952. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alban City School and Loreto College rank in East of England?
Alban City School is 225th of 1,872 and Loreto College is 82nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).