Welcome to St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Welcome to the final years of your education, the moment you can focus on the subjects you love and value, whilst acquiring the skills you will need to make that leap to the adult world. The ethos in the Sixth Form is a step up from the main school; we encourage you to develop independence of thought and action, to gain a sense of responsibility and respect for the community. These last vital years will make you the kind of young adult who can take their place confidently in the wider world: the best version of you that you can be. Current students on the brink of leaving say they can feel how proud their teachers are of their progress, and that they have been treated with kindness and respect through all the ups and downs of becoming themselves. These are exciting times for you, as you take responsibility for making your future a reality, and the tutors and teachers are here to support you, every step of the way.Jane Bird, Head of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
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Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,260 Total
No. of Boys
616 (48.9%)
No. of Girls
644 (51.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
13.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.8%
A*/A grades
26.44%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
92%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
68%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
9%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 |
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Year 12 Preparatory Assessments | |||||
Sixth Form Open Evening | |||||
Year 13 Preparatory examinations | Year 13 Parents’ Evenings | Year 12 Parents’ Evening | Year 13 Parents’ Evenings |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Oct 6, 2025
Year 12 Preparatory Assessments
Oct 9, 2025
Open Evening
Oct 13, 2025
Year 13 Preparatory Examinations
Nov 10, 2025
Year 13 Parents’ Evenings
Feb 2, 2026
Year 12 Parents’ Evening
Feb 9, 2026
Mock Examinations
Mar 23, 2026
Year 13 Parents’ Evenings
Jun 15, 2026
Mock Examinations
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 20
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 1
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas
Dec 20 - Jan 5
Spring Half Term
Feb 21 - Mar 2
Easter
Apr 2 - Apr 20
May Day
May 1 - May 5
Summer Half Term
May 22 - Jun 1
Summer
Jul 20 - Sep 1
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
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