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Bishop Auckland College

Bishop Auckland College

County Durham, DL14 6JZSecondary School·Ages 14-99

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About Bishop Auckland College

Bishop Auckland College is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 14 to 99.

the school is led by headteacher Shaun Hope, it falls under County Durham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -3.16 is well below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 6.0. Additionally, ranked 3139th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 31 in County Durham.

On-site facilities at Bishop Auckland College include Tennis Courts, Playing Fields, Theatre, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sixth Form Centre, Science Labs, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Martial Arts, Rowing, Hockey and 5 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Model UN, Gardening, DofE and 3 more.

For families exploring secondary schools in County Durham, Bishop Auckland College is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-3.16)

3139th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 100%

142nd of 142

In North East

Top 100%

31st of 31

In County Durham

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-3.16Well Below Average

Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally

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Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+6.0Above Average

Students achieve higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)8%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)0%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

Facilities

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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.

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.

Contact Information

01388443000www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk

Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland

County Durham, DL14 6JZ

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Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland

County Durham, DL14 6JZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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