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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

State school · Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 962 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
962 ·
Local authority
Durham County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Simon Whitehead

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Timothy Hackworth Primary School 16 %
OtherUnkn 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Cockton Hill Junior School 14 %
Etherley Lane Primary School 11 %
Prince Bishops Community Primary School 9 %
Victoria Lane Academy 7 %
Thornhill Primary School 6 %
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School 6 %
St Andrew's Academy 5 %
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 5 %
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery 4 %
Copeland Road Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
52%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
25%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
67
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
26 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

962
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

South Church Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7JZ
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Telephone: 01388 603388

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.kingjames1academy.com

Local authority: Durham County Council

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School data & information King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ
962 Pupil numbers
41 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
67 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.60
LA avg.
44.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.21 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 151 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 149 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
25%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.18
LA avg.
36.29
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Mathematics GCE AS level 9 C
Chemistry GCE AS level 1 E
Biology GCE AS level 1 E
Sociology GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 8 B
Biology GCE A level 6 D

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
26 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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