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| Established | 1827 |
| Type | Independent school |
| Headmaster | Mr. Michael Mavor |
| Founder | Rev. Thomas Langhorne |
| Students | Circa 400 |
| Location | Musselburgh, Scotland |
| Website | www.lorettoschool.co.uk |
Loretto School is an independent school in Scotland, founded in Musselburgh in 1827.
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History
Loretto (which is Scotland's oldest boarding school) became known throughout Britain during the headmastership of Dr Hely Hutchinson Almond (1862-1903). His strong belief in the development of the individual in the round—in mind, body and spirit—and in the value of "a community living according to the dictates of reason" can still be seen today. The School is made up of two parts - the Junior School ('The Nippers')for children aged 3-12 (Headmaster, Richard Selley) and the Senior School for those aged 12 and over (Headmaster Michael Mavor). In 1981 girls joined the Sixth form and in 1995 the Third form, so making the school fully co-educational in 1997. Loretto is well known for its relaxed family atmosphere, traditional values and emphasis on the development of the whole person, through academic study, the arts, extra-curricular and sporting activities. The School is particularly renowned for its music, drama and art. Loretto's historic campus includes the famous 'Pinkie House' as well as a 300 seat theatre and 600 seat Chapel. Pupils attend as boarders, flexi-boarders and day pupils and are all attached to a specific house. Houses include Schoolhouse (for day pupils), Seton house (for 3rd to 5th form border boys), Holm house (for 3rd to fifth form girls), Balcarres (for 6th form girls), Pinkie and Hope house (lower sixth and upper sixth boys)
The Golf Academy
The Loretto Golf Academy was established in 2001, and has since attracted many top young golfers around the world. The Golf Academy allows pupils to combine regular golf tuition without affecting their academic studies. One of the Golf Academy's targets is to produce a future Open champion. On 11 July 2006, Loretto clinched the infamous HMC Foursomes title. After triumphing in the 'Northern' section of the competition, Loretto maintained their unbeaten record in the National Finals with an eventual 2-1 victory over Eton to be crowned British Independent Schools Champions 2006.
Former pupils (Old Lorettonians)
Old Lorettonians include the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Norman Lamont, former Solicitor General for Scotland, Sir Nicholas Fairbairn, the journalist Andrew Marr, champion racing driver Jim Clark, and magazine editor Douglas Bell. See the category "Old Lorettonians".
External links
- Loretto School — the official school website
