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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Goodgraded 17/02/2022Ages 11–18926 pupilsDoes not apply
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bishop Auckland, within the County Durham local authority. The school has around 926 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/02/2022, King James I Academy Bishop Auckland was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 and 28% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bishop Auckland can view King James I Academy Bishop Auckland's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence33.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher14.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals47.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 843.9
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths29%
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
EBacc entry22%
EBacc average point score3.53
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 32.1
Value added-0.18Average · 95% CI -0.4 to 0.1
Retention77%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Bishop Auckland
All schools in Bishop Auckland →Cockton Hill Junior SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 miCockton Hill Infant SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt Andrew's AcademyGood · 0.7 miEtherley Lane Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miEtherley Lane Nursery SchoolGood · 0.5 miEvergreen Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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