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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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Image of St. John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College Awarded £80,000 Wolfson Foundation Grant to Transform Performing Arts Facilities
4 December 2025

St. John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College Awarded £80,000 Wolfson Foundation Grant to Transform Performing Arts Facilities

St. John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a grant of £80,000 from the Wolfson Foundation, an independent grant-making charity dedicated to supporting high-quality research and education. This significant funding will enable the school to undertake a major upgrade of its Performing Arts facilities and equipment, benefiting students, staff and the wider community.

Image of Celebrating Success: Year 7 Students at St John’s, Bishop Auckland Join the Parallel Academy
2 December 2025

Celebrating Success: Year 7 Students at St John’s, Bishop Auckland Join the Parallel Academy

In September, ten of our talented Year 7 students at St John’s Catholic School, Bishop Auckland were nominated to take part in an online assessment process for a place in the prestigious Parallel Academy. We are thrilled to share their names and celebrate their achievement:

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2 December 2025

Catholic Life Spotlight

We are so incredibly proud of Lola in Year 11 and Lucy in Year 9 for displaying our school virtues of Respect and Responsibility and the Catholic Social Teaching principles of Solidarity and Common Good through their volunteer work with the Poppy Appeal. 

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