St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

URN: 137702 • Bishop Auckland DL14 6JT

Overview

Name
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
URN
137702
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Byron (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01388603246
Website
Visit
Address
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland DL14 6JT

Summary

St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College, located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,268 students, out of a capacity of 1,400. The school is committed to fostering a learning community guided by Gospel values, which underpins its ethos and educational approach.

The curriculum at St John's is designed to cater to a diverse range of student needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school offers various support services, including a Pupil Premium initiative aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for disadvantaged students. Additionally, St John's provides opportunities for enrichment through extracurricular activities, including sports and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

The school values strong community ties and encourages parental involvement through initiatives such as virtual progress evenings and regular communications. St John's aims to create a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally, preparing them for future success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.stjohnsrc.org.uk.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1400
Pupils
1268
Boys
572
Girls
696
FSM %
26.90
Open date
2011-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1268 572 696 1400 26.90
2024-09-11 1308 580 728 1400 25.30
2023-09-11 1338 608 730 1400 20.80
2022-09-11 1338 608 730 1400 20.80
2021-09-11 1342 621 721 1400 17.80
2020-09-11 1366 643 723 1400 14.80

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