Soar and Explore… Coming Soon at St John’s Catholic School, Bishop Auckland
St John’s Catholic School in Bishop Auckland is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of a brand new cultural enrichment initiative, Soar and Explore. This exciting new programme reflects our continued commitment to providing meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.
Year 7 Auckland Project Visit Inspires Learning at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form is proud to celebrate the first of our Year 7 Auckland Project visits, with 7A setting an excellent example during their recent trip to Auckland Palace. The students demonstrated outstanding conduct throughout the visit and fully immersed themselves in the “Awful Auckland” experience, where they explored the more challenging and not‑so‑pleasant aspects of Bishop Auckland’s history. This engaging approach allowed students to deepen their understanding of the past in a memorable and meaningful way.
Year 10 Mock Interviews Prepare Students for the Future at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form was delighted to welcome a wide range of professionals into school on Friday to support our Year 10 mock interviews, an important part of our careers education programme. All Year 10 students took part in the experience, meeting employers from a variety of industries. These included education providers, engineering firms, Bishop Auckland Council, and local independent companies. We were especially pleased to welcome several employers who are former students of St John’s, highlighting the strong and lasting links between the school and its wider community.
Sporting Success for St John’s Students at Durham School Golf Championships
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form is proud to celebrate recent sporting success, as three of our students took part in the 2026 Durham School Golf Championships held at Beamish Park this week. The competition was very well attended, with an exceptionally high standard of play throughout the event. Representing St John’s were Sam Johnston, Sam Ramsey and Emmanuel Reed, who competed with confidence and enthusiasm.
St John's Weekly News - 5 May 2026
Sports Leaders Shine at Girls’ Football World Cup
The Girls’ Football World Cup was held at St John’s on Friday, welcoming teams from our local feeder primary schools for an exciting and enjoyable day of competition. The event provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen links within our wider school community while promoting participation in girls’ football.
St John's Weekly News - 27 April 2026
St John’s Turing Scheme Visit to Singapore 2026
A Journey of Learning, Culture and Global Ambition Our St John’s Turing Scheme group embarked on an unforgettable international learning journey as they set off for Singapore 2026, marking the start of an incredible week of exploration, discovery and personal growth.
St John's Weekly News - 20 April 2026
St John’s Crowned Under 13s South West Durham Netball Champions
St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland are proud to announce that their Under 13s netball teams have been named South West Durham Netball Tournament Champions. It was an outstanding day of competition for the school’s Year 8 Netball teams, who once again secured tournament success. Throughout the event, the students represented St John’s with pride, demonstrating excellent teamwork, strong practical skills and growing confidence with every match.
Leadership and Kindness on Display as St John’s Students Fundraise for Easter
Two students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form have shown outstanding generosity and leadership by helping to raise funds for more than 200 Easter eggs, which were distributed to Year 7 students this week. Sisters Destiny (Year 7) and Maya (Year 10) achieved this through their Royal Sapphire pageant journey, supported by Supportive Spaces, putting in significant effort to ensure every student in Year 7 received an Easter treat.
St John’s Students Shine at Durham Gala Theatre Drama Festival
Students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland took to the stage with confidence this week as they performed at the Durham Gala Theatre as part of the second annual Schools Drama Festival.