King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Catchment Area
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a academy converter secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 926 pupils, and a capacity of 956 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
926
Pupils
956
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Catchment Area Information
As an academy, King James I Academy Bishop Auckland sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →King James I Academy Bishop Auckland — School Information
- Full address
- South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 50.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136770
Other Secondary Schools in Bishop Auckland
If King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bishop Auckland are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Is King James I Academy Bishop Auckland oversubscribed? ▾
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is operating close to its capacity of 956 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for King James I Academy Bishop Auckland? ▾
Admission to King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland cover? ▾
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for King James I Academy Bishop Auckland? ▾
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.