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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.8%
Basics 9-5
28.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.446.4
2023/2441.646.4
2024/2543.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.160.00
2023/24-0.210.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.4%
EBacc APS
3.52
EBacc 9-5
5.6%
EBacc 9-4
9.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.09
A*-A Grades
14.9%
A*-B Grades
45.9%
AAB+ %
7.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 97 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Bishop Barrington Academy
1.6 km away · Academy converter
Good
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
1.75 km away · Academy converter
Good
Bishop Auckland College
1.92 km away · Further education
The Oaks Secondary School
5.11 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Whitworth Park Academy
5.24 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. The school has around 926 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King James I Academy Bishop Auckland, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

What is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland's Ofsted rating?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are King James I Academy Bishop Auckland's latest exam results?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland located?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham (DL14 7JZ).
How many pupils attend King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland has around 926 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King James I Academy Bishop Auckland with other schools?
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