Best 3 Secondary schools in Bishop Auckland – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Bishop Barrington Academy (Secondary) in Bishop Auckland; St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College (Secondary) in Bishop Auckland; King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (Secondary) in Bishop Auckland — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bishop Barrington Academy, St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College and King James I Academy Bishop Auckland. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Bishop Auckland, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bishop Barrington Academy), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Bishop Barrington Academy (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,800, typical FSM 40–45%, range 25–30%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as Advance Learning Partnership, BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST and EDEN LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Bishop Barrington Academy DL14 6LA	St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College DL14 6JT	King James I Academy Bishop Auckland DL14 7JZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6LA	Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6JT	Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7JZ
Latest Ofsted	2 29 Sep 2024	2 4 Mar 2019	2 2 May 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	814	1400	956
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Advance Learning Partnership	BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Website	bishopbarrington.org.uk	www.stjohnsrc.org.uk	www.kingjames1academy.com
Telephone	01388603307	01388603246	01388603388
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bishop Barrington Academy

DL14 6LA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6LA
Ofsted: 2 29 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Advance Learning Partnership
Website: bishopbarrington.org.uk
Telephone: 01388603307

St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College

DL14 6JT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6JT
Ofsted: 2 4 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.stjohnsrc.org.uk
Telephone: 01388603246

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

DL14 7JZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7JZ
Ofsted: 2 2 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.kingjames1academy.com
Telephone: 01388603388

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.