New Build Opening Update
A post in our latest news section.
Posted on June 4, 2025
Our brand-new, state-of-the-art building fully opens in Spring Term 2026.
New Building Design: If you are familiar with our site, you will have seen the speed at which the new building is being constructed, and the picture above
shows current progress. When the entire project is completed, we will have the rare benefit of having a fully restored Victorian house at the heart of our school, housing our Reception, Library and seminar rooms, alongside a state-of-the-art building with first class facilities. These include workshops, specialist Science labs, IT suites, Music and recording studios and an art base. This ‘fly through’ video of our new school takes us through the entrance, just off North Road, and then tours the new building from various vantage points.
Sports Facilities: Our new build includes a dance studio, sports hall, climbing wall, outdoor pitch, and four hard-court pitches. We cater for many sports and for all abilities. We have individuals and teams competing at regional and national level, alongside an after-school programme that caters for enthusiastic beginners and those wishing to broaden their sporting experience. Our clubs and sports include basketball, football, netball, rugby, cricket, badminton, dodgeball, rounders and athletics, just to name a few! We are also very proud that St Leonard’s, as a state school, is unique in having its own boat house, and we have a strong presence in national and regional rowing competitions.
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Updated | 5th June, 2025 |
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2nd October: Open Evening: We look forward to welcoming everyone this evening. Parking at County Hall car park, doors open at 5:30 on our temporary site, talks begin at 6pm.


