The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.9
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 153 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 926
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 50.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Whitehead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing James I Community Arts College
Secondary · Very close
Etherley Lane Nursery School
Nursery · 828m away
Cockton Hill Infant School
Primary · 930m away
Evergreen Primary School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Andrew's Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Warwick Road School
Special school · 1.4km away
Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland a selective school?
No. King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland's Ofsted rating?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland currently has 926 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland take?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland have a sixth form?
Yes, King James I Academy Bishop Auckland has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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