St Leonard’s Catholic School, Durham are celebrating record results. Around 25% of all GCSE grades were 9 – 8 and 90%: 9 – 4. This level of achievement, which we are confident will see St Leonard’s remain amongst the highest performing schools in the North East are very special in themselves.

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 Catholic Education 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.

Images below are re-produced with the kind permission of St Leonard’s Catholic School.