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Bishop Auckland College

County Durham, DL14 6JZSecondaryAges 14–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
-3.16
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,139
of 3,141 nationally

About Bishop Auckland College

Bishop Auckland College received a Requires Improvement rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection, and the school’s academic outcomes present a challenging picture. The most telling metric is its Progress 8 score of -3.16, which measures how much progress pupils make between the end of primary school and their GCSEs compared with the national average. This is significantly below the County Durham local authority average of -0.21, and places the school 31st out of 35 similar schools in the area. Nationally, it ranks 3,139th out of 3,141 schools, putting it in the bottom percentile. The Attainment 8 score sits at just 6, and only 8.3% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. No pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, and the EBacc average point score was 0.46. These figures suggest that the school serves a cohort with very low starting points, and that outcomes are a major concern for families considering it.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JZ
HeadteacherShaun Hope
Local AuthorityCounty Durham

Facilities

12
Tennis CourtsPlaying FieldsTheatreArt StudiosICT SuiteSixth Form CentreScience LabsDining HallGymnasiumSports HallSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballMartial ArtsRowingHockeyBasketballRugbyTennisCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirModel United NationsGardeningDuke of EdinburghDebateYoung EnterpriseOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop Auckland College

Bishop Auckland College's key exam results include: Progress 8 score of -3.16 (below the national average); 0% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 6.0.