King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
URN: 136770 • Bishop Auckland DL14 7JZ
Overview
- Name
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
- URN
- 136770
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Whitehead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388603388
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South Church Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 7JZ
Summary
King James I Academy, located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 926 students, slightly below its capacity of 956. The academy is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment, with a significant proportion of students (50.90%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting families from diverse backgrounds.
The academy's ethos centres around inspiring students to excel, develop, and respect one another, promoting a culture of appreciation and challenge. King James I Academy offers a broad curriculum designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for future success. The school encourages parental involvement and provides opportunities for individual tours, ensuring that families feel connected to the academy community.
In addition to its educational offerings, King James I Academy has implemented a cashless catering system to streamline meal payments and enhance the dining experience for students. This system not only promotes healthy eating but also ensures that all students, regardless of their financial situation, can access meals discreetly and efficiently. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website.
The academy's ethos centres around inspiring students to excel, develop, and respect one another, promoting a culture of appreciation and challenge. King James I Academy offers a broad curriculum designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for future success. The school encourages parental involvement and provides opportunities for individual tours, ensuring that families feel connected to the academy community.
In addition to its educational offerings, King James I Academy has implemented a cashless catering system to streamline meal payments and enhance the dining experience for students. This system not only promotes healthy eating but also ensures that all students, regardless of their financial situation, can access meals discreetly and efficiently. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Learn More (calendar)
- School Holidays (calendar)
- Week 7 (A) (calendar)
- King James I Academy (other)
- Academy Life (other)
- Payments (other)
- Policies (other)
- Student Support (other)
- News (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 956
- Pupils
- 926
- Boys
- 446
- Girls
- 480
- FSM %
- 50.90
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 926 | 446 | 480 | 956 | 50.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 962 | 455 | 507 | 956 | 47.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 955 | 488 | 467 | 956 | 38.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 955 | 488 | 467 | 956 | 38.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 944 | 483 | 461 | 956 | 38.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 909 | 451 | 458 | 956 | 36.20 |
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