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St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT

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

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2019

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

Academic picture

46.3school · 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
46.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.7%
Basics 9-5
41.3%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

46.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.746.4
2023/2450.646.4
2024/2546.346.0

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
2022/23-0.210.00
2023/24+0.160.00
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
11.7%
EBacc APS
3.76
EBacc 9-5
6.8%
EBacc 9-4
9.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.37
A*-A Grades
24.2%
A*-B Grades
53.6%
AAB+ %
14.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 85 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Bishop Barrington Academy
0.17 km away · Academy converter
Good
Bishop Auckland College
0.25 km away · Further education
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
1.75 km away · Academy converter
Good
Oakwood Learning Centre
5.29 km away · Other independent special school
Pear Tree School
5.99 km away · Other independent special school

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About St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. The school has around 1,268 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

What is St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College's latest exam results?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College located?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham (DL14 6JT).
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College?
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College has around 1,268 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College with other schools?
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