Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation vs St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
Quarryheads Lane · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
661 students
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,293 students
| Measure | Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Quarryheads Lane, North East | St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #163 of 185 | #7 of 185 |
| National rank | #3655 of 4,090 | #438 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 661 | 1,293 |
| Pupils on roll | 661 | 1,293 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | 57.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 59.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 80% |
| EBacc average points | 3.47 | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | 38.9 |
| town | Quarryheads Lane | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dcsf.org.uk | stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 18.4).
- •St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 661.
- •Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is a independent school while St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation better than St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham?
On the Success Index (England), St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham ranks higher (84.9 vs 18.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Quarryheads Lane and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation: 661. St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham: 1,293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham rank in North East?
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is 163rd of 185 and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is 7th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).