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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is a academy converter secondary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1260 pupils, and a capacity of 1265 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,260

Pupils

1,265

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is managed by County Durham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — School Information

Full address
North End, Durham, DH1 4NG
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143583

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Is St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham oversubscribed?

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is operating close to its capacity of 1265 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham?

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by County Durham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham cover?

St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.