Dyke House Sports and Technology College vs St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Hartlepool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,293 students
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,293 students
| Measure | Dyke House Sports and Technology College Hartlepool, North East | St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #65 of 185 | #7 of 185 |
| National rank | #1694 of 4,090 | #438 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,293 | 1,293 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,293 | 1,293 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 57.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | 59.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.1% | 80% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.9 |
| town | Hartlepool | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | dha.northerneducationtrust.org/ | stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 55.4).
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 Dyke House Sports and Technology College better than St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham?
On the Success Index (England), St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham ranks higher (84.9 vs 55.4 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 Dyke House Sports and Technology College and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dyke House Sports and Technology College: 1,293. St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham: 1,293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dyke House Sports and Technology College and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham rank in North East?
Dyke House Sports and Technology College is 65th of 185 and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is 7th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).