St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
URN: 143583 • Durham DH1 4NG
Overview
- Name
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
- URN
- 143583
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Hammill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913848575
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North End, Durham DH1 4NG
Summary
St Leonard's Catholic School in Durham is a mixed secondary academy, part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, with a current enrolment of 1,260 students and a capacity of 1,265. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where all pupils are known and valued. It emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, integrating faith and education to support the holistic development of students.
The curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous academic experience, with notable achievements in recent years, including a high percentage of A-Level students attaining A*/A grades. St Leonard's also offers various enrichment programs and university support initiatives, helping students secure places at prestigious institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge.
In addition to its academic focus, St Leonard's is in the process of completing a new state-of-the-art building, set to open in Spring 2026, which will enhance the learning environment. The school actively engages with the local community and provides resources for families, ensuring a supportive educational journey for all students.
The curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous academic experience, with notable achievements in recent years, including a high percentage of A-Level students attaining A*/A grades. St Leonard's also offers various enrichment programs and university support initiatives, helping students secure places at prestigious institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge.
In addition to its academic focus, St Leonard's is in the process of completing a new state-of-the-art building, set to open in Spring 2026, which will enhance the learning environment. The school actively engages with the local community and provides resources for families, ensuring a supportive educational journey for all students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 21st February Newsletter - 17th February 2023 (download)
- 10th February Newsletter - 22nd December 2022 (download)
- 10th February Newsletter - 30th September 2022 (download)
- 10th February Community News - 11th November 2022 (download)
- 19th April Newsletter - 31st March 2023 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1265
- Pupils
- 1260
- Boys
- 616
- Girls
- 644
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- 2016-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1260 | 616 | 644 | 1265 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1361 | 660 | 701 | 1265 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1401 | 653 | 748 | 1265 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1401 | 653 | 748 | 1265 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1386 | 642 | 744 | 1265 | 8.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1358 | 647 | 711 | 1265 | 7.10 |
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