King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

About King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is an academy converter in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 926 pupils on roll. It is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 (2025/26). 47.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

926 / 956 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ

Phone

01388603388

Headteacher

Simon Whitehead

Website

http://www.kingjames1academy.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is an academy converter in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland have?

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland has 926 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 in 2025/26.

Is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland part of an academy trust?

Yes — King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is part of EDEN LEARNING TRUST.

Where is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is located at South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ.