St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is a secondary academy in Durham, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham has a Progress 8 score of +0.64 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 57.2, 83% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 18.1%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, student destinations include 66% going on to university and 4% entering apprenticeships.
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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham has a Progress 8 score of +0.64, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 57.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
83% of students at St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is 18.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, 66% go on to university and 4% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
258/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
93/mo
36% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Durham Rail Station
0.5km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Parent View
Would Recommend
88%
Child is Happy
53%
Child Feels Safe
59%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.