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Bishop Auckland secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 46, above England's 41, with St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Wolsingham School, and King James I Academy Bishop Auckland serving families across the area. While 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding—below the England average of 86%—the strong GCSE results reflect recent improvements in academic standards. With 4 secondary schools in this historic market town, families benefit from accessible local options with established community ties and sixth form provision for students continuing to age 18. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | King James I Academy Bishop Auckland | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Wolsingham School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #4 | Bishop Barrington Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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