St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Address: North End
Town/City: Durham
Postcode: DH1 4NG
Telephone Number: 01913 848575
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christopher Hammill
Capacity: 1265
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1293 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.9%

Location and administration

URN: 143583
DfE Number: 840/4691
UKPRN: 10061772
UPRN: 100110804269
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Neville's Cross (E05016185)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 426674E, 543258N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 47' 2.97" N 1° 35' 11.86" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQCM7+M8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Durham Trinity School & Sports College (0.7km)
  2. Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.8km)
  3. Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.0km)
  4. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (1.3km)
  5. Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation (1.4km)
  6. Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery (1.4km)
  7. Framwellgate Moor Primary School (1.4km)
  8. New College Durham (1.5km)
  9. Framwellgate School Durham (1.5km)
  10. Durham Newton Hall Infants' School (1.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Michelle Abela - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Sam Bethapudi - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
  • Jim Cunningham - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Jim Cunningham - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Carly CURRY - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 May 2028.
  • Mirium Dominguez - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Father Andrew Downie - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 November 2028.
  • Gareth Edmunds - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mr Chris Hammill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Andrew Maxwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • David Maxwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mike McNally - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2027.
  • Gerard Moran - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Joanne Nicholson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 March 2021.
  • Angela Pearson - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 July 2027.