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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

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North 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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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

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Enrichment is at the heart of St Leonard’s school. We are dedicated to providing opportunities so that all pupils can benefit from opportunities outside of the classroom. This ranges from Public Speaking to Rowing; from Chess Club to Rugby; from Musical Performance to the Duke of Edinburgh; and from Cyber Security to Ancient Greek.

Boat Club

Established 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.

Duke of Edinburgh

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!

Educational Visits

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

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender Type
AddressNorth End, Durham, DH1 4NG