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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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South West Durham Netball Tournament Champions
13 April 2026

St John’s Crowned Under 13s South West Durham Netball Champions

St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland are proud to announce that their Under 13s netball teams have been named South West Durham Netball Tournament Champions. It was an outstanding day of competition for the school’s Year 8 Netball teams, who once again secured tournament success. Throughout the event, the students represented St John’s with pride, demonstrating excellent teamwork, strong practical skills and growing confidence with every match.

St John’s Students Fundraise for Easter
13 April 2026

Leadership and Kindness on Display as St John’s Students Fundraise for Easter

Two students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form have shown outstanding generosity and leadership by helping to raise funds for more than 200 Easter eggs, which were distributed to Year 7 students this week. Sisters Destiny (Year 7) and Maya (Year 10) achieved this through their Royal Sapphire pageant journey, supported by Supportive Spaces, putting in significant effort to ensure every student in Year 7 received an Easter treat.

Schools Drama Festival
2 April 2026

St John’s Students Shine at Durham Gala Theatre Drama Festival

Students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland took to the stage with confidence this week as they performed at the Durham Gala Theatre as part of the second annual Schools Drama Festival.

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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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