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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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