St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | North End, DH1 4NG |
| School Website | www.st-leonards.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1913848575 |
| URN | 143583 |
School Census
| Total | 1408 |
| Girls/Boys | 742/666 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.7%/47.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 152 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2024 | |
| 18/01/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 10/05/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/01/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 10/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 80.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 23.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.81 |
| Progress 8 | 0.65 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | 35% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.09 |
| Progress 8 | 0.64 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 83% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.05 |
| Progress 8 | 0.48 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 396 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 497 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 570 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 201 |
| As third preference | 140 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 616 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 218 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 231 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 580 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 211 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 578 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 227 |
| As third preference | 128 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 215 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 614 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 229 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 541 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 183 |
| As third preference | 121 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 84% |
| no | 16% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dunholme Close, , DH1 5WB
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crossgate Moor, , DH1 4SU
Durham Sixth Form Centre
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 16-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Providence Row, , DH1 1SG