

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Claim this school or college profileNorth End, Durham, DH1 4NG
01913848575
sixthformadmissions@stl.bwcet.com
Welcome Message
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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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
06/10/2025
Year 12 Preparatory Assessments
09/10/2025
Open Evening
13/10/2025
Year 13 Preparatory Examinations
10/11/2025
Year 13 Parents’ Evenings
02/02/2026
Year 12 Parents’ Evening
09/02/2026
Mock Examinations
23/03/2026
Year 13 Parents’ Evenings
15/06/2026
Mock Examinations
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Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesEstablished in the early 1970s by Mr Parker the St Leonard’s Boat Club really took off and was soon winning medals in national competitions. The club has several notable alumni including Nathaniel Reilly O’Donnell, a double world champion and European gold medallist who was part of the men’s rowing team at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
We have a very large uptake of pupils participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, with over 100 in some year groups singing up to the award. Pupils start on the Bronze Scheme and can move through to the Gold scheme. The weather isn’t always kind on these outdoor trips, but it never seems to lessen the pupils’ spirits!
We run many educational visits throughout the year to enhance our pupils’ experience and give our pupils an opportunity to learn outside of the classroom. Most of these trips would take place in final week of the academic year in July, as part of our Activities Week celebrations.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | |
| Address | North End, Durham, DH1 4NG |