St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School

St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School, located in Durham, is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population and has a capacity of 1,265 students. St Leonard's aims to create a nurturing environment where every pupil is known and valued, reflecting its strong Catholic ethos.

The school offers a broad curriculum, with a focus on academic excellence. Recent performance statistics highlight impressive results, with 25% of GCSE grades at 9-8 and 90% at 9-4. The school is also proud of its Sixth Form achievements, where 34% of A-Level grades were A*/A, and 99.4% of students passed all papers. Support for students extends beyond academics, with various enrichment programs and university progression initiatives in place.

St Leonard's is currently undergoing a significant new building project, set to open in Spring 2026, which will enhance the learning environment. The school values community involvement and has fostered strong partnerships with parents and local primary schools, contributing to a collaborative and supportive educational atmosphere.