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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.2 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
926
Capacity
956
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 61% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 12%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a decent track record for university progression, although parents may want to consider its lower EBacc entry rate of 22%.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.9 | Bottom 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
White Other1.5%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.66056, -1.67012 · DL14 7JZ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN136770
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingjames1academy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland rated by Ofsted?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2017.
Is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland a good school?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland scores 38.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland in GCSEs?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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