The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,268
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 26.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Lisa Byron (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College
Secondary · Very close
Murphy Crescent School
Special school · Very close
Bishop Barrington Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
Primary · Very close
Warwick Road School
Special school · 360m away
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 456m away
Evergreen Primary School
Special school · 628m away
Aclet Close Nursery School
Nursery · 768m away
Questions parents ask
Is St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College currently has 1,268 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College take?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College is in Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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