Loretto School


Musselburgh, East Lothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-2027
Per year· 2026-2027 school year
GBP 12.2K–34.7K
about USD 16.4K–46.5K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-03)
About
Independent co-educational boarding and day school on an 85-acre campus on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland. Offers pre-school, junior school, senior school and sixth form, with academic, performing arts, sport, golf academy and outdoor learning programmes. Pupils aged about three to eighteen.
Key facts
Curriculum
A Level
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
💰💰💰Higher fees
- Founded
- 1827
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Boarding
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Strengths
- Academics
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
- Sport
Fees
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-School | GBP 12,200≈ USD 16.4K |
| Y1-3 | GBP 15,000≈ USD 20.1K |
| Y4 | GBP 21,975≈ USD 29.5K |
| Y5-6 | GBP 22,700≈ USD 30.4K |
| Y7 | GBP 23,725≈ USD 31.8K |
| F2 | GBP 25,306≈ USD 33.9K |
| F3 | GBP 34,250≈ USD 45.9K |
| F4-U6 | GBP 34,700≈ USD 46.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-School | GBP 12,200 (about USD 16.4K) |
| Y1-3 | GBP 15,000 (about USD 20.1K) |
| Y4 | GBP 21,975 (about USD 29.5K) |
| Y5-6 | GBP 22,700 (about USD 30.4K) |
| Y7 | GBP 23,725 (about USD 31.8K) |
| F2 | GBP 25,306 (about USD 33.9K) |
| F3 | GBP 34,250 (about USD 45.9K) |
| F4-U6 | GBP 34,700 (about USD 46.5K) |
Source: school website (loretto.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-03)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Loretto School (this school) | GBP 12,200 (about USD 16.4K) | GBP 34,700 (about USD 46.5K) |
| George Watson's College | GBP 12,570 (about USD 16.9K) | GBP 20,351 (about USD 27.3K) |
| George Heriot's School | GBP 11,620 (about USD 15.6K) | GBP 20,911 (about USD 28K) |
| Merchiston Castle School | GBP 11,925 (about USD 16K) | GBP 25,920 (about USD 34.8K) |
| The Edinburgh Academy | GBP 13,405 (about USD 18K) | GBP 22,990 (about USD 30.8K) |
| St George's School for Girls | GBP 14,967 (about USD 20.1K) | GBP 24,540 (about USD 32.9K) |
Source: school website (loretto.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-03)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 120
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-03). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Campus and school life
Sports
- Golf
Arts
- Performing arts
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