St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | North End Durham DH1 4NG |
| Phone | 01913848575 |
| Reference Number | 143583 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1260 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.89%
Girls: 51.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 78 | 166 |
| 8 | 113 | 114 | 227 |
| 9 | 115 | 114 | 229 |
| 10 | 103 | 104 | 207 |
| 11 | 99 | 125 | 224 |
| 12 | 49 | 55 | 104 |
| 13 | 49 | 54 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.5% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| Indian | 2% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 17 Jan 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jan 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School | |
| 10 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 57.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 76.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.86 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.31 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 24.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 168 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 137 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 5 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Crossgate Peth, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4QB |
0.79 miles |
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Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Relly Path, Neville's Cross, Durham, DH1 4JG |
0.89 miles |
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Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BG |
0.9 miles |
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Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
Langley Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5LP |
1.04 miles |
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St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Church Street, Durham, DH1 3DQ |
1.05 miles |
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Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Langley Road, Newton Hall Estate, Durham, DH1 5LP |
1.06 miles |
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St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Carrhouse Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5LZ |
1.07 miles |
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Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY |
1.54 miles |
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Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PH |
1.59 miles |
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Finchale Primary School
Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5XT |
1.62 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Mill Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2JQ |
1.64 miles |
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St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
Renny's Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HZ |
1.7 miles |
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Bearpark Primary School
Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AU |
1.76 miles |
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Langley Moor Primary School
Brandon Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8LL |
1.88 miles |
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Langley Moor Nursery School
Brandon Lane, Durham, DH7 8LL |
1.91 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Goatbeck Terrace, Langley Moor, St. Patricks Rc School, Durham, DH7 8JJ |
2.23 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 7LF |
2.26 miles |
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Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF |
2.27 miles |
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Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, Durham, DH7 7LF |
2.3 miles |
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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG |
2.4 miles |
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Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB |
0.46 miles |
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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU |
0.47 miles |
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Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG |
0.59 miles |
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
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0.85 miles |
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New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES |
0.91 miles |
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Framwellgate School Durham
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ |
0.95 miles |
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Durham High School
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1.88 miles |
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Durham Academy
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2.03 miles |
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Belmont Community School
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2.38 miles |
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Strawberry Lane
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4.33 miles |
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Hermitage Academy
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4.67 miles |
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The Independent Grammar School:Durham
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4.68 miles |