Year 7 Info

A warm welcome to our new Year 7s

It is with very great pleasure that we welcome you and your child to Loreto College, St Albans

You may know that in October 2024 we had our first Ofsted inspection since 2013. We were delighted that we were judged to be 'outstanding' in the 4 key areas of Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development and Leadership and Management. I was very proud of the section of the report which stated, “The school has very carefully considered the starting points of pupils before they arrive in Year 7. Leaders have put in place a range of activities that assist pupils in their transition from primary school.'

The purpose of our Year 7 transition events and this section of our website is for us to learn as much as possible about your child. This will help us to provide this same support to them as they move into our school.

Please use our transition events as an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. It can be a daunting time but the team will be on hand throughout this process to support you.

We strongly encourage your child to sign up for clubs at school. All students are expected to join at least one club. Students can also use our library until 4:15pm to complete homework.

I look forward to meeting you and your child again throughout the transition process.

Mrs Thompson

Headteacher

Transition Events - Important Dates Summer 2026

Year 7 New Intake Evening for Parents - Thursday 2 July 2026 from 6pm
Year 7 New Intake Day - Thursday 9 July 2026 @ 8:40am

On Thursday 2 July, we're looking forward to welcoming parents to Loreto College for New Parent Intake Evening. Please arrive for 6pm where the catering team will provide you with a taste of what's on offer in our canteen, followed by the headteacher's welcome in the hall at 6:30pm.

On Thursday 9 July, we will welcome your child for their New Intake Day. Year 6 students should arrive at school for an 8.40am start. They should be in their primary school uniform, wearing trainers and bring a (labelled) water bottle and packed lunch.

We kindly ask that parents drop their child at the main gates where they will be taken to the hall by staff.

For further information, please refer to the welcome letter sent to parents in March 2026 and more information regarding Transition Day will be provided at the New Year 7 Intake Evening for Parents – Thursday 2 July 2026.

Welcome Booklet

Updated welcome booklet will be added summer term 2026

loreto booklet 2025.pdf

New Intake Eve Presentation Slides

Updated welcome presentation will be added summer term 2026