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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

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Pupils
926
Ages
11-18
FSM
50.9%
Attainment 8
43.7
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2017

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View King James I Academy Bishop Auckland's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.