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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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6 July 2026

St John's Weekly News - 6 July 2026

Duke of Edinburgh Award at St John's
6 July 2026

St John’s Students Celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Success

Students at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland are celebrating the successful completion of both Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions, demonstrating resilience, teamwork and determination across some of the North East’s most scenic landscapes.

Year 7 Students Explore High Force on Geography Field Trip
6 July 2026

Year 7 Students Explore High Force on Geography Field Trip

Year 7 students at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland have enjoyed their first Geography field trip, with every tutor group visiting High Force in Middleton-in-Teesdale over the past month. The educational visits gave students the opportunity to learn more about one of the region’s most famous natural landmarks while developing their understanding of waterfalls, rock formations and the surrounding landscape.

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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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