# St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — Durham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Simmons

## Contact

- **Address:** Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education HQ, Barmston Court, Turbine Business Park, Nissan Way, Washington, SR5 3NY
- **Phone:** 0191 384 8575
- **Website:** https://stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/durham/st-leonards-catholic-school-durham-18011

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2023)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Apr 2023)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Nov 2022)*

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