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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Secondary

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

North End, Durham, DH1 4NG

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,260
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.5%
Attainment 8
57.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
57.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
44.3%
Basics 9-5
59.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.4%
EBacc APS
4.98
EBacc 9-5
24.9%
EBacc 9-4
27.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.91
A*-A Grades
35.6%
A*-B Grades
62.9%
AAB+ %
24.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 110 students entered

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About St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.5. The school has around 1,260 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: North End, Durham, DH1 4NG | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Jan 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. Oct 2019 — School remains Good
  5. May 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

What is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham's Ofsted rating?
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham's latest exam results?
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham located?
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham (DH1 4NG).
How many pupils attend St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham?
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham has around 1,260 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham with other schools?
View St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.