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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

State school · Durham, DH1 4NG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,361 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,361 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Durham County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Christopher Hammill

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 19 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham 11 %
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 11 %
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village 9 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 7 %
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston 6 %
St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 5 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor 5 %
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Esh Winning 5 %
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont 5 %
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor 4 %
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School 4 %
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe 3 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton 3 %
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
83%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.11
LA avg.
36.29
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
82
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
4.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,361
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

North End
Durham
DH1 4NG
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Telephone: 0191 384 8575

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com

Local authority: Durham County Council

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School data & information St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End, Durham, DH1 4NG
1,361 Pupil numbers
12 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
82 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
83%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
57.20
LA avg.
44.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.64 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 209 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 8
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 214 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
20%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.11
LA avg.
36.29
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 14 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 14 B
Psychology GCE A level 36 C
Physics GCE A level 17 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 A
Music GCE A level 6 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 13 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 10 A
Mathematics GCE A level 27 A
History GCE A level 23 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 A
Chemistry GCE A level 18 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 C
Biology GCE A level 13 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 14 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
4.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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