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Learn MoreThis year we can return to our full transition programme to ensure a smooth start to Year 7.
Learn MoreWelcome to King James I Academy and thank you for taking the time to visit our website where you will find out about the exciting things that are happening within the Academy
In 2022 we will continue to build upon our many successes and we look forward to another exciting and inspiring year filled with opportunities to learn and grow. We are over-subscribed for the fourth year running and will be again in September 2022, meaning that we can provide the King James experience to as many young people as possible.
At King James, we pride ourselves on the quality and breadth of the curriculum we offer and we employ specialist teaching staff to ensure that all of our children are well cared for, supported and academically challenged. We are keen to work in close
partnership with our parents and we work hard to ensure that our students enjoy and succeed in all aspects of their education.
We are an inclusive school and we employ a large number of highly skilled support staff who are available to help all of our students to prosper. From our Student Support Workers who provide day to day support to students to our Learning Support team we are a caring school. We also employ a School Counsellor and have access to external support staff who help students to be prepared and able to learn.
Our International School Award reflects our belief in learning beyond the classroom and our Vision Magazine celebrates the variety we offer and the many achievements of our students. Whilst international visits have been affected by the pandemic, we are keen to reinstate these as soon as it is safe to do so.
King James I Community works closely in partnership with our local schools and the local community to provide a venue for a large range of community-led educational and leisure activities including supporting Roots (a local performing arts group), hosting Bishop Auckland Juniors football club and working closely with Shildon AFC.
Our children take part in a range of activities beyond the school day and there is a seamless connection between the school and community activities which take place on the Academy site. Students benefit from an Enrichment period at the end of every day, other than Friday, that provides them with the opportunity to develop new interests and to extend their learning.
King James offers a wealth of opportunities, which help our students to thrive and achieve excellent outcomes and
which help us to provide "learning to inspire".
Should you require a copy of Vision or any further information then please access information via the website or contact the Main Reception on 01388-603388, or if you are interested in visiting King James then please do not hesitate to make personal contact with me.
Best wishes.
Simon Whitehead
Headteacher
We are delighted to announce an exciting new opportunity for female footballers launching in September 2023.
From 6th - 12th February we will be supporting Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week in school with a variety of themed activities.
Sixth Form students on the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in PE and Sport have been successful in achieving a Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work.
Year 11 GCSE Religious Studies students and their carers have recently taken part in a revision session to look at creative ways to prepare for their forthcoming exams.
Students and staff at King James I Academy have been fundraising to support the work of the Angel Trust this Christmas, and have made donations to both the charity’s food bank and the Christmas Toy Appeal.
Media Studies students in Years 10-14 have enjoyed a trip to the cinema to see The Railway Children Return as part of the Into Film Festival 2022.
At our recent Year 6 Open Evening event, hundreds of children entered a competition to win a brand new Amazon tablet, and today the winner came to King James to collect his prize from Mr Whitehead, our Headteacher.
Students in all year groups are able to take part in a wide range of lunch time clubs and the choice is set to grow as the weather gets colder and activities move indoors.