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St Leonard's Catholic School
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- City of Durham DH1 4NG
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Based on the inspection date: 17 January 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their next stage of education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school environment is calm and controlled with infrequent incidents of poor behaviour.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school is proactive in improving communication and addressing concerns
Academic Progress: Strategies to develop reading are introduced but not yet effective for all students
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are knowledgeable and committed.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive training on supporting pupils with SEND effectively
Current Educational Practices: New strategies for reading are introduced, requiring more engagement with phonics
Strengths and Challenges: SEND support is strengthened, but further monitoring by SENDCo is needed
Communication: Leaders have improved communication with parents and are proactive
Communication: Methods of communication between home and school are sometimes fragmented.
Parent Satisfaction: Leaders have not engaged with parents as actively or effectively as they might.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Increased leadership capacity with clear roles and responsibilities
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders’ effectiveness has been inconsistent and has lacked sufficient rigour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and do not think that bullying is a problem.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders undertake all statutory checks on new members of staff to ensure safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have access to a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: School meets the requirements of the Baker Clause, providing information about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils with SEND lacks precision and has not been appropriately prioritised by leaders.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Up-to-date SEND register and proactive teacher support; further curriculum monitoring needed
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About Us
St Leonard's Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1361 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the Catholic community of St Leonard's everything we do is for the greater glory of God and the service of others. to recognise, nurture and celebrate the gifts and talents of each individual; to ensure each member of the community is safe, happy and valued; to provide learning opportunities enabling every child to reach his/her full potential; to enrich and enhance the lives of each child; to be committed to lifelong-learning for all; to prepare children for the world of the 21st Century; to prepare children to live out their Christian vocation in society; to give opportunities for children to discern God's call for them; to be an actively worshipping Catholic community; to form strong links with appropriate groups and partners; to develop personal, moral and social responsibility in everyone; to be reflective and open to change. As a Catholic school, St. Leonard's has many similarities to other educational institutions. We share the central mission of passing on the cultural and scientific heritage to the next generation, and of encouraging the personal growth of each pupil through excellent teaching, outstanding pastoral care and the creation of an effective school community. However as a Catholic school, St Leonard's also draws distinctive features from its Catholic Christian heritage and the way in which we as a community combine our educational and religious missions. the person of Jesus Christ is at the centre of our Catholic School;. the person of Jesus Christ is presented to pupils and to staff;. the values and attitudes of Christ are modelled by the adults of the school community;. pupils are encouraged to make the values and attitudes of Jesus Christ their own;. the school recognises the Spirit of the Risen Christ, present, alive and active in the school community.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 66% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 23.90% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.05 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 3 | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 9 | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 5 | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 11 | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 37.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.44 | 27.83 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.02 | 28.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.90% | 12.93% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 116 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 49.94% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 10.88% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 21.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 1% | 14.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.65 | 32.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.22 | 33.85 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 20.01% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 100 | 224 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 52.44% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 21.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 15.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.26 2 | 28.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.71 1 | 26.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.6% | 14.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 127 | 259 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 49.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 13.57% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 19.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 12.79% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.49 | 27.89 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.34 | 26.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 11.61% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 25.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 10.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.62% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Leonard's Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1