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A warm welcome is waiting for everyone at St. John's Catholic School and Sixth Form

St. John’s in Bishop Auckland is more than just a school — it is a thriving community. With a rich mix of dynamic lessons and engaging extra curricular opportunities, students are motivated to aim high, embrace challenges, and pursue their dreams with confidence.

Our nurturing and inclusive ethos ensures that every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed. This commitment to excellence has been recognised, with Ofsted placing us among the Top 10 Schools in County Durham in 2025. At St. John’s, we give every student the guidance, inspiration, and opportunities they need to flourish — preparing them not just for exams, but for life.

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22 September 2026

St John's Catholic School and Sixth Form Students Bring An Inspector Calls to Life at Beamish Museum

Sixty-five Year 11 students from St John's Catholic School and Sixth Form, Bishop Auckland, enjoyed a fantastic educational visit to Beamish Museum, where they took part in an engaging An Inspector Calls carousel of activities. Set within Beamish's immersive historical environment, the trip provided students with a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of J.B. Priestley’s much-loved play. Through a range of interactive activities, students explored the characters, themes and social context that underpin An Inspector Calls, helping to bring their GCSE English Literature studies to life.

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15 September 2026

St John's Catholic School and Sixth Form College Achieves RHS Level 3 School Gardening Award

Students at St John's Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland are celebrating a significant achievement after the school successfully gained the RHS Level 3 School Gardening Award. The award recognises the hard work and dedication of the students who regularly attended Gardening Club throughout the last academic year and helped gather the evidence required for the accreditation.

Image of Jack's Self-Belief Shines Through on GCSE Results Day
20 August 2026

Jack's Self-Belief Shines Through on GCSE Results Day

A student who overcame dyslexia to pass his GCSE exams is amongst the young people celebrating today. Despite joining St John’s Catholic School as a rather shy boy in Year 7, over the last five years Jack became a familiar and well-liked figure of the Bishop Auckland school’s community.

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St John's Enrichment Opportunities

At St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form, students enjoy an exciting range of enrichment opportunities, from choir, drama, sports teams and outdoor adventures to national and international trips. We encourage every student to step beyond their comfort zone, build confidence and take an active role in school life. Our enrichment programme broadens horizons, develops leadership skills and nurtures well‑rounded, aspirational young people who make a positive contribution to their community and embrace life to the full.

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Recognising Talent & Success

At St John’s, we celebrate student talent and success in all its forms. From academic achievement to sporting, artistic, and personal accomplishments, we recognise students through assemblies, awards and special celebration events. We value character as highly as attainment, highlighting resilience, compassion and respect. By fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where every student feels they belong, we help young people thrive, ensuring their hard work, talents and character are recognised and celebrated.

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Soar Higher at St John's Sixth Form

At St John’s Sixth Form, students benefit from a wide choice of academic and vocational courses, personalised guidance, and dedicated mentoring to help them take confident next steps—whether university, apprenticeships or employment. Sixth Form students play an active role in our community, supporting younger students, undertaking leadership opportunities, and engaging in meaningful local and international projects. These experiences build confidence, responsibility and essential life skills, preparing them to thrive as compassionate, capable global citizens.

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