St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
URN: 148277 • Sunderland SR3 2BB
Overview
- Name
- St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
- URN
- 148277
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dionne Dunn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915210300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tunstall Village Road, Sunderland SR3 2BB
Summary
St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, located in Silksworth, Sunderland, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 199 pupils, out of a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop resilience, respect, and aspiration. The ethos of the school is deeply rooted in Catholic values, with a mission to help students "Learn, Grow, and Shine in the Light of Jesus."
The curriculum at St Leonard’s is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, promoting both academic achievement and personal growth. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, working closely with parents, the parish, and governors to ensure a nurturing atmosphere for all students. Core values identified by the School Council—Connection, Resilience, Aspiration, Forgiveness, and Trust—guide the school's approach to education and personal development.
St Leonard's is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, which supports its mission and enhances educational opportunities. The governing body, consisting of Foundation, Parent, and Staff Governors, plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards and fostering a collaborative school community.
The curriculum at St Leonard’s is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, promoting both academic achievement and personal growth. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, working closely with parents, the parish, and governors to ensure a nurturing atmosphere for all students. Core values identified by the School Council—Connection, Resilience, Aspiration, Forgiveness, and Trust—guide the school's approach to education and personal development.
St Leonard's is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, which supports its mission and enhances educational opportunities. The governing body, consisting of Foundation, Parent, and Staff Governors, plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards and fostering a collaborative school community.
Useful links
- Our Governing Body (governance)
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- FOI Statement (download)
- Website Terms (other)
- St Leonard's Catholic Primary School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 199
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 20.60
- Open date
- 2020-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 199 | 104 | 95 | 210 | 20.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 150 | 76 | 74 | 210 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 135 | 74 | 61 | 210 | 18.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 135 | 74 | 61 | 210 | 18.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 153 | 81 | 72 | 210 | 18.30 |
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