St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
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Attainment 8 of 57.7 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 57.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 77%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.64
- Confidence interval:
- [0.45, 0.84]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 225 | 57.7 | — | 76.9% | 36.4% | 5.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 214 | 57.2 | +0.64 | 80.8% | 23.4% | 4.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 236 | 59.4 | +0.65 | 81.0% | 35.0% | 5.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 231 | 58.5 | +0.48 | 83.0% | 39.0% | 5.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in County Durham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 143583 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Christopher Hammill |
| Trust | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | DH1 4NG |
| Latest pupils | 225 |
| FSM eligible | 13.5% |
Contact and identifiers
North End, Durham, DH1 4NG
https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/1913848575| DfE number | 4691 |
| UKPRN | 10061772 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2024 |