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Loretto School

United Kingdom, Musselburgh

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Foundational information about the school

Location

Loretto School is in Musselburgh, East Lothian, just six miles east of Edinburgh city centre. The 85-acre campus is in a leafy setting with easy access to Edinburgh, its airport, and rail connections to the rest of the UK.

Levels

The school covers Pre-School, Junior School, Senior School, and Sixth Form, providing an all-through education from age 3 to 18.

School Type

Loretto is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. It is Scotland's oldest boarding school. Both day and boarding places are available.

Country Affiliation

Founded in 1827, Loretto is deeply rooted in Scottish educational tradition. It is Scotland's oldest boarding school.

Fees

Fee details are available from the school on request. Bursaries and scholarships are offered to help families with the cost of education.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 450
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1827
Bus Service No

Loretto School is Scotland's oldest boarding school, founded in 1827, set on an 85-acre campus near Edinburgh. It is a co-educational independent school offering education from pre-school through to the Sixth Form. The school has a Golf Academy with Club, Development, and Performance squads, and offers an entrepreneurship programme alongside its main curriculum. Performing arts, adventure and leadership programmes, and outdoor learning are integral to school life. Bursaries and scholarships are available, and international pupils are welcomed and supported. The Lorettonian Society connects former pupils through an active alumni network.

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