King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland: key facts

What did School Atlas judge King James I Academy Bishop Auckland's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged King James I Academy Bishop Auckland's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland has 936 pupils on roll.

What ages does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland take?

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland located?

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is located in Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ, County Durham.

How do I apply to King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland was 5.518 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.8% of pupils at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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