Junior Years

Loretto School builds primary education on the Scottish system while weaving in original themes and distinctive emphases. This foundation prepares children for secondary school, helping them develop varied skills from their earliest years.

Students in Junior School work with subject specialists, studying mathematics, English, French, art, drama, music, PE, and IT. Sciences join these disciplines from Year 4, and by Year 7 they’re taught separately in dedicated labs on the main campus.

GCSE at Loretto School

At GCSE level, Loretto School offers 18 subjects, with 2025 graduates’ results notably exceeding national averages. Mathematics and English—disciplines essential for further education—particularly stand out.

Students consistently achieve strong grades in humanities like French, Spanish, geography, and history, alongside sciences: physics, chemistry, and biology.

Senior school subjects:

• Languages and Literature: English Language and Literature, English as a Second Language (ESL), Modern Foreign Languages, Latin and Classical Languages
• Sciences and Mathematics: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Natural Sciences
• Humanities and Social Sciences: History, Geography, Economics, Politics, Religious Studies, Psychology
• Arts and Creativity: Art, Drama, Music, Media
• Technology and Business: Computer Science and ICT, Business, BTEC
• Additional: Physical Education, EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)

A-Level and BTEC

In senior years, Loretto School provides access to 24 A-Level subjects and BTEC courses, allowing students to build personalized pathways matching university requirements. Most choose three disciplines while having the option to complete an Extended Project Qualification—independent research that admissions committees value highly.

Such preparation opens paths to careers in law, finance, medicine, environmental sciences, and the arts. 98% of graduates gain places at their chosen universities, including top British and international institutions.

English Language and IELTS

The English as a Second Language course at Loretto School supports international students through individual sessions, helping them master academic English and handle subject assignments. Comprehensive support ensures their adaptation to this new environment proceeds more smoothly.

This enables intensive IELTS preparation—completed in one year instead of the traditional two, with sessions three times weekly in groups of 3-5 students. The approach frees their final year for focusing on A-Levels and allows most to achieve results required for admission to leading British universities.