King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a secondary located in County Durham, DL14 7JZ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 962 pupils on roll.
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: County Durham
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 956
Number of Pupils: 962
Number of Boys: 455
Number of Girls: 507
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 47.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-11
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-05-02
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Whitehead
Phone: 01388603388
Website: http://www.kingjames1academy.com/
Location: South Church Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
What is the Ofsted rating of King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland admit?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland a boys', girls', or mixed school?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a mixed school.
What type of school is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around King James I Academy Bishop Auckland on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
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