Learning Experiences Through Travel

Students in all year groups are looking forward to a variety of opportunities to travel as part of their learning.

Religious Enquiry Project Presentations

At the beginning of November, Mr Middleton and some Year 9 students were invited to County Hall to present their findings of a year-long “Religious Enquiry” project.

Biometric Cashless Catering at King James

From January 2015 King James I Academy will operate a biometric (finger scanning) cashless catering system to enhance our catering provision.

Remembering the Fallen on Armistice Day

Students and staff from King James paid homage to the fallen at the memorial within the school grounds on Armistice Day.

Developing Life Skills with Asda

King James I Academy is the first school in the area to work in partnership with Asda on a recently launched ‘Skills for Life’ programme, which introduces young people to the diverse range of careers in retail.

Outstanding Work from our GCSE Film Producers

Year 11 students have just completed a Film Trailer for GCSE Media Studies, which they planned, filmed and edited independently. Students visited Auckland Castle to gather footage and also used locations around the school.

New College Durham vs King James Football Results

New College Durham 1-1 King James

Results from King James 6th Form's opening match in the North East College League against New College Durham on Thursday 2nd October 2014.