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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

Academy converter · Bishop Auckland · DL14 7JZ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

936

Local authority

County Durham

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, 936 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 50.6%.

Open schools in Bishop Auckland
39
Secondary schools in Bishop Auckland
4
Academies among open schools in Bishop Auckland
44% (17)
Open schools in DL14
26
Secondary in DL14
3
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Secondary in County Durham LA
30

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Bishop AucklandNear DL14

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136770

Location

Address
South Church Road
Postcode
DL14 7JZ
Town
Bishop Auckland
County
County Durham
Local authority
County Durham

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
936
Boys / girls
470 / 466
School capacity
956
Capacity fill
936 / 956 (98%)
Free school meals
50.6%
FSM pupils
400
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
EDEN LEARNING TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01388603388
Website
http://www.kingjames1academy.co.uk

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