Open Other Secondary Mixed

King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ
Part of: KING JAMES I ACADEMY, BISHOP AUCKLAND LIMITED (Single-academy trust)
926 Pupils
956 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
50.90% FSM %
446 Boys
480 Girls
About King James I Academy Bishop Auckland

Located in Bishop Auckland (DL14 7JZ), King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of County Durham.

It has 926 pupils on roll. School capacity: 956. Current headteacher: Simon Whitehead.

Data for King James I Academy Bishop Auckland comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Bishop Auckland
Ward Bishop Auckland
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-06-2011
UKPRN 10033771
URN 136770
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Elizabeth Varley Chair of Local Governing Body 17/11/2025 16/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Eileen Brewis Local Governor 21/11/2025 20/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gillian Campbell Local Governor 22/05/2024 21/05/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Rachael Dobinson Local Governor 26/05/2025 06/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kirsten Lightfoot Local Governor 01/06/2022 31/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Lumley-Imerson Local Governor 02/04/2025 01/04/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Craig Robinson Local Governor 27/04/2023 26/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anne Sawczyn Local Governor 09/03/2026 08/03/2030 Elected by parents
Miss Rebecca Thompson Local Governor 12/03/2026 11/03/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Daniel Wheatley Local Governor 31/03/2023 30/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland has 926 pupils, with a capacity of 956.
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is Mr Simon Whitehead.
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is at South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at King James I Academy Bishop Auckland: Has a sixth form.
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Simon Whitehead
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 136770
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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