Durham Newton Hall Infants' School vs St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
110 students
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,293 students
| Measure | Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Durham, North East | St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #117 of 811 | #7 of 185 |
| National rank | #2429 of 15,697 | #438 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 110 | 1,293 |
| Pupils on roll | 110 | 1,293 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 61.1% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.9 |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamnewtonhall.durham.sch.uk/ | stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 78.2).
- •St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 110.
- •Durham Newton Hall Infants' School is a local authority 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 Newton Hall Infants' School better than St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham?
On the Success Index (England), St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham ranks higher (84.9 vs 78.2 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 Newton Hall Infants' School and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School: 110. St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham: 1,293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Newton Hall Infants' School and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham rank in North East?
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School is 117th of 811 and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is 7th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).