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Welcome to St. John's

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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19 December 2025

Summer 2025 Exam Certificates

Will be available to collect when school re-opens in January

Image of A Joyful Celebration of Hope: St John’s Christmas Liturgies at St Mary’s Church
16 December 2025

A Joyful Celebration of Hope: St John’s Christmas Liturgies at St Mary’s Church

Today, our school community at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland, came together for one of the most treasured events of our Advent season—our annual Christmas liturgies, held at the beautiful St Mary’s Church.

Image of Inspiring Trip to Northern Stage: St John’s Students Meet Former Pupil Starring in Beauty and the Beast
16 December 2025

Inspiring Trip to Northern Stage: St John’s Students Meet Former Pupil Starring in Beauty and the Beast

Today, a group of our enthusiastic younger Performing Arts students from St John’s, Bishop Auckland enjoyed a truly memorable morning at Northern Stage in Newcastle, where they were invited to watch this year’s magical Christmas production of Beauty and the Beast.

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