The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 4.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
4.6
39.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
4%
37.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
64%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
55%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
20%
Based on 44 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Shaun Hope (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection: Good
April 2016 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Auckland College's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Auckland College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Bishop Auckland College take?
Bishop Auckland College caters for pupils aged 14 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Bishop Auckland College?
Bishop Auckland College is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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