Loreto College vs St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 722 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
St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
410 students
| Measure | Loreto College St Albans, East of England | St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #82 of 460 | #162 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #596 of 4,090 | #1259 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 952 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 952 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.ssas.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 80.4).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 952 students compared with 410.
- •Loreto College is girls and St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery 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 St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (86.3 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 St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery?
About 722 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. St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loreto College and St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery rank in East of England?
Loreto College is 82nd of 460 and St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School & Nursery is 162nd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).