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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
North End, Durham, DH1 4NG, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.4 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,260
Capacity
1,265
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 57.7, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 10% nationally. An 80% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, along with a 76% progression rate to university, indicates a solid commitment to student success. Parent satisfaction is also noteworthy, with 84% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 36% may suggest room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.7 | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 114 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (206 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
87%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
80%
Progress is communicated
79%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other4.4%
Other2.3%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.78352, -1.58678 · DH1 4NG
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN143583
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham rated by Ofsted?
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham a good school?
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham scores 92.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham?
Based on 206 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham in GCSEs?
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.7. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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