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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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Jenna Meek, St John's Ex Student
2 February 2026

St John's celebrate ex student on Dragons' Den

In a moment of pride for the Bishop Auckland community, St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form has been celebrating the success of one of its most impressive former students. Entrepreneur Jenna Meek, co‑founder of the beauty brand Refy, recently made her debut as a new Dragon on the iconic BBC show Dragons’ Den, marking a remarkable milestone in her already fast‑rising career.

St John's at Premiere of Weird, Newcastle Theatre Royal
2 February 2026

World Premiere Theatre Experience for St John’s Students

On Friday, a group of enthusiastic Year 10 students from St John’s, Bishop Auckland, travelled to the iconic Newcastle Theatre Royal to experience the world premiere of Weird — an electrifying, pop‑powered reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. This brand‑new musical offers a bold, modern twist on the classic tragedy, bringing Shakespeare’s dark tale to life through the eyes of the three witches.

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