King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Academy converter · Sixth form
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 31% in England
23 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
936
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
9.1%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 41.6 | 43.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 29% | 29% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 29% | 26% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 | -0.21 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bishop Barrington Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 20% in England
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College · 1.1 mi · No rating · Top 39% in England
- Parkside Academy · 3.3 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Whitworth Park Academy · 3.3 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Greenfield Academy · 3.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
- Ferryhill School · 4.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 23% in England
Best secondary schools in Bishop Auckland · Best secondary schools in County Durham
The neighbourhood
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is in Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange (typical home £138,500, crime very high).
What is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland's Ofsted rating?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is in the bottom 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.