--- url: "https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/" school: "St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01388 603246 **Email:** admin@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk ## 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. ## Watch how our students SOAR at St John's [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Ff3-9yMsgeg?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0) ## Latest News ![Image of From Bishop Auckland to Boston: Students Gain Global Perspectives Through the Turing Scheme](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-catholic-school-sixth-form-college-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/863710540_122211797060596284_8134994716809924708_n.jpg) 2 November 2026 ### [From Bishop Auckland to Boston: Students Gain Global Perspectives Through the Turing Scheme](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-02-from-bishop-auckland-to-boston-students-gain-global-perspectives-through-the-turing-schem) Students from St John’s Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland have returned from an unforgettable educational visit to Boston, USA, as part of the UK Government's Turing Scheme, gaining invaluable international experience and creating memories that will last a lifetime. ![Image of Sporting Success for St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-catholic-school-sixth-form-college-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/849380870_2408782966596523_8199305559076383860_n.jpg) 20 October 2026 ### [Sporting Success for St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-20-sporting-success-for-st-john-s-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-college) Sporting success continues at St John's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, with impressive netball performances across Years 8-10 and a 5-1 victory for the Year 9 football team. Students demonstrated outstanding teamwork, determination and sportsmanship, proudly representing the school in fixtures against Whitworth, Sedgefield and Whitworth Park. ![Image of St John’s Year 7 Students Enjoy Inspiring Visit from Author Helen Rutter](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-catholic-school-sixth-form-college-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/846221306_1531673225646951_4670585608763457202_n.jpg) 12 October 2026 ### [St John’s Year 7 Students Enjoy Inspiring Visit from Author Helen Rutter](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-12-st-john-s-year-7-students-enjoy-inspiring-visit-from-author-helen-rutter) Students in Year 7 at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Bishop Auckland, were delighted to welcome author Helen Rutter to school for a special visit celebrating reading and literature. At the start of Year 7, every student was gifted a copy of The Game Changers, a powerful book exploring friendship, resilience, self-belief and the courage to be yourself. The story reflects many aspects of students’ own journeys at St John’s, making it a particularly meaningful read for the school community. [View All](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/news) ### Admissions [admissions](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/parents/admissions) ### Catholic Life [chaplaincy](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/our-school/chaplaincy) ### Term Dates [termdates](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/termdates) ### Sixth Form ### Become a Teacher ### Contact Us [contact](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/contact) ![](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/St_John-s_Duke_of_Edinburgh_Award.jpg) ## 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. [**Learn more**](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/enrichment-wider-oppertunities) ![](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/St_John-s_Bring_and_Brag.jpg) ## 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. [**Find out more**](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/celebrating-successes) ![](https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/St_John-s_Sixth_Form.jpg) ## 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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