Loreto College vs Maple Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 382 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto College
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
952 students
Maple Primary School
St Albans · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Loreto College St Albans, East of England | Maple Primary School St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #82 of 460 | #53 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #596 of 4,090 | #361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 952 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 952 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.loreto.herts.sch.uk/ | www.maple.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Maple Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 80.4).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 952 students compared with 214.
- •Loreto College is a academy school while Maple Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Loreto College is girls and Maple Primary School is co-educational.
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 Loreto College better than Maple Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maple Primary School ranks higher (94.5 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 Loreto College and Maple Primary School?
About 382 m in a straight line, between St Albans and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Loreto College: 952. Maple Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loreto College and Maple Primary School rank in East of England?
Loreto College is 82nd of 460 and Maple Primary School is 53rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).