St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham vs St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,293 students
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham Durham, North East | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #7 of 185 | #27 of 811 |
| National rank | #438 of 4,090 | #551 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,293 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,293 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 2.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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 | stleonardsdurham.bwcet.com/ | www.st-margarets.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 84.9).
- •St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 397.
- •St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is a academy school while St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham better than St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 84.9 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 St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham: 1,293. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham is 7th of 185 and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 27th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).