St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

About St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is a school where all pupils are known and loved. It is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school has a strong focus on enrichment, academic excellence, and the well-being of its students.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Simmons

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 206 responses • 16.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

85.5% positive 13.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

91.2% positive 7.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.8% positive 10.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

86.9% positive 7.7% negative

My child does well at this school

85% positive 12.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 206 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

74.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.64

Progress 8

Well above average

61.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

83.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

23.4% entered EBacc

18.7% achieved EBacc

214 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2023

5.0

"Outstanding School Experience"

I'm thoroughly impressed with St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham. My child has thrived in their Holistic Curriculum and the facilities are top-notch. The values they're instilling in the kids are wonderful to see.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Apr 15, 2023

4.0

"Excellent all-round experience"

We've had a great experience at St Leonard's so far. The Enrichment activities and sports programs have been a highlight for my child, and the staff are all very supportive.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K

Parent Nov 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed feelings about St Leonard's"

Our experience at St Leonard's was a bit hit-or-miss for us. On the one hand, the Catholic values and community were a strong point, but on the other hand, we felt there could be more support for kids who need extra help.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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