St Leonard's Catholic School is a mixed secondary academy located in the historic city of Durham, County Durham. It serves students aged 11 to 18 and has a current enrollment of approximately 1,260 pupils, with a capacity of 1,265. The school proudly operates under the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, emphasizing its Roman Catholic ethos. St Leonard's mission is encapsulated in its motto, 'Pursuing Excellence in All and for All,' which reflects its commitment to providing a holistic education to its diverse student body. The school aims to foster a welcoming environment where every child is known and loved, contributing to a sense of community within its urban setting.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
4 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full re-inspection after a Requires Improvement rating
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (school was rated Requires Improvement)
Short inspection converted to a full inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)