King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Secondary school in Bishop Auckland, Durham. Report card, Mar 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 17 March 2026, report published 11 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 1.0 milesBishop Barrington Academy
Good (Jun 2024)
- 1.1 milesSt John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
School remains Good (May 2024)
- 3.3 milesWhitworth Park Academy
Good (Oct 2022)
- 3.3 milesParkside Academy
Good (Sep 2023)
- 4.0 milesGreenfield Academy
Requires improvement (Sep 2019)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.