Loreto College vs St Albans Independent College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 517 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 Albans Independent College
St Albans · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
70 students
| Measure | Loreto College St Albans, East of England | St Albans Independent College St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 460 | #456 of 460 |
| National rank | #596 of 4,090 | #3998 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 952 | 70 |
| Pupils on roll | 952 | 70 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.3 | 19.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.7% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.52 | 1.08 |
| A level points per entry | 33.1 | 28.7 |
| town | St Albans | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.loreto.herts.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Loreto College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 8.0).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 952 students compared with 70.
- •Loreto College is a academy school while St Albans Independent College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Loreto College is girls and St Albans Independent College 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 Albans Independent College?
On the Success Index (England), Loreto College ranks higher (80.4 vs 8.0 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 Albans Independent College?
About 517 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 Albans Independent College: 70. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loreto College and St Albans Independent College rank in East of England?
Loreto College is 82nd of 460 and St Albans Independent College is 456th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).