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Loretto Junior School, Musselburgh EH21

1 North High Steet, Musselburgh, Lothian EH21 6JA

Loretto Junior School, Musselburgh EH21

10 simple reasons to choose Loretto Junior School

Independent prep school and nursery in Musselburgh.
For pupils aged 3 to 12 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day and boarding school. Around 20% of pupils board, 50% are full boarders and 50% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 7.
Not a school of religious character.
Academically selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Junior division of Loretto School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £3,200 to £5,525 per term (2020/21). Full boarding fees are £7,750 per term.

10 better reasons to choose Loretto Junior School

Schoolsmith Score®; 85.
One of the best independent prep schools in Lothian and one of the 4 best primary schools for 7 miles.
On average, 11.9 pupils per class and 7.9 pupils per teacher, from Primary 1.
Most pupils go on to the senior school, a school with a track record for academic achievement.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Latin. There are over 10 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for music, art, languages, computing, drama and sport throughout.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 20 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in golf.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. The majority of pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 2 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
As the junior school to Loretto School, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.

Find another school near Loretto Junior School

Independent Prep Schools

Day: Regius School (1.5 miles); Mannafields Christian School (5.3 miles); Edinburgh Montessori Arts School (5.5 miles). Boarding: St Mary's Music School, Junior department (7.1 miles); Fettes College Preparatory School (7.8 miles); St George's School for Girls Junior & Lower (8 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Day: Loretto School (0.9 miles); Basil Paterson Tutorial College, Middle School (6.8 miles); The Edinburgh Academy (6.9 miles). Boarding: Loretto School (0.9 miles); St Mary's Music School (7.1 miles); Stewart's Melville College (7.8 miles).

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