King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ
Headteacher · Mr Simon Whitehead
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Key facts
Pupils936Capacity 956
OfstedReport cardInspected 17 March 2026
TrustEden Learning Trust
Free school meals50.6%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 17 March 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through County Durham council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in County DurhamNearby schools for the same ages
- Bishop Barrington Academy1.0 mi
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College1.1 mi
- Whitworth Park Academy3.3 mi
- Parkside Academy3.3 mi
- Greenfield Academy4.0 mi