St Leonard's

We are celebrating record results. 39% of all grades were 9-7 and 90% 9-4. The overall progress will be around +0.7, which again will be amongst the highest performing schools in the North East.

This level of achievement is very special in itself. Against the backdrop of RAAC and the fact no student received any extra concession toward their exams, these results are truly remarkable. This period of time has really pulled the whole community together. Well done to everyone!

Huge credit must go to our wonderful and extremely hard-working students, dedicated and committed staff, who have gone the extra mile and beyond. Our parents have been exceptionally supportive and caring. And finally the team at Bishop Wilkinson Trust and the Department for Education who have worked with us daily during RAAC and now on our exciting new build ready for Easter 2026. 

KS4 Academic Results (2024)

• 9: 10%
• 9-7: 39%
• 9-5: 75%
• 9-4: 87%

Vocational (2024)

• Distinction: 28.7%
• Merit and above: 56.4%

Performance Measures (2024)

A-level Results: 2024

Another exciting results day for St Leonard’s Catholic School students coming to collect their outstanding examination results, with 40% of A Level entries awarded top A*/A  grades, a tribute to their tremendous hard work and the excellent relationships they have with their teachers and the collaborative approach we take with our families. 

We continue to be the top school in the North  East for Oxbridge entry, with 5 successful applicants this year heading to Oxford and Cambridge.  For example, Luka with 4A* grades will be going to read Natural Sciences at Jesus College Cambridge.  

The world-class university on our doorstep is a popular choice too,  with around 10% heading to Durham University.  An outstanding 51% will be heading to Russell Group universities. Our students with additional needs make above-average progress too, progressing to top universities with confidence.

While 82% of students are moving on to their first choice of university, there are also an exciting range of apprenticeships and employment opportunities opening up for young people opting for the world of work, including possibilities as cabin crew, with Rolls Royce and Off Shore wind power. Getting the right fit for each individual student matters far more to us prestige, and our specialist tutors take time with each application to tailor it to the needs of each young person. 

Importantly, our students shine in vocational qualifications too, with Distinction as the average grade in BTEC results.  Of particular note we have Eve with D*D*D* in her Health and Social Care and a B in Sociology A-Level, she is heading to Cardiff University to study Diagnostic Radiography.  For St Leonard’s students, the world is their oyster!

Performance Measures 2024