Bishop Auckland College
URN: 130657 • Bishop Auckland DL14 6JZ
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Auckland College
- URN
- 130657
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shaun Hope (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01388443000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland DL14 6JZ
Summary
Bishop Auckland College, located in County Durham, offers a range of further education opportunities for students aged 16 and above. The college provides a diverse curriculum that includes vocational courses such as the Diploma in Site Carpentry and the Diploma in Care, catering to both school leavers and adult learners. Higher education options, including a BA (Hons) Education Studies top-up course, are also available, allowing students to pursue academic qualifications validated by The Open University.
The college is committed to equipping students with the skills needed for the workforce, working closely with local employers to ensure that courses meet current industry standards. Additional offerings include Functional Skills courses in Maths and English, designed to enhance employability and career progression for adult learners.
Bishop Auckland College fosters a supportive learning environment, with various student support services in place to assist learners in achieving their goals. The college actively engages with the local community, exemplified by initiatives such as the Auckland Project, which invests in regional skills development. Open events are held regularly, providing prospective students and parents with opportunities to explore the college's facilities and offerings.
The college is committed to equipping students with the skills needed for the workforce, working closely with local employers to ensure that courses meet current industry standards. Additional offerings include Functional Skills courses in Maths and English, designed to enhance employability and career progression for adult learners.
Bishop Auckland College fosters a supportive learning environment, with various student support services in place to assist learners in achieving their goals. The college actively engages with the local community, exemplified by initiatives such as the Auckland Project, which invests in regional skills development. Open events are held regularly, providing prospective students and parents with opportunities to explore the college's facilities and offerings.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- College Strategic Plan (governance)
- Corporation & Structure (governance)
- Freedom of Information (governance)
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- Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Derwentside College (75.2)
- Durham Sixth Form Centre (65.2)
- East Durham College (60.2)
- New College Durham (60.2)
- Durham Sixth Form Centre (44.2)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 14 - 99
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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