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A Level Results Day - 18th August from 8:30am
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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
30 Art students in Key Stage 3 have been rewarded for their effort in the subject with an end of year trip to Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Wakefield.
A group of Year 9 Music students have visited The Hub in Barnard Castle to experience what it’s like to record in a professional studio.
Mrs Aitkin, our Deputy Headteacher, has surprised students with an Ice Cream van at the final Half Term Rewards event.
To ensure our Sixth Formers have the best chance of success when applying for university, apprenticeships or a job, we arrange a work experience week for Year 12s to help them learn new skills and add to their CV.
A group of eight Year 10 girls were rewarded for their positive attitude and excellent behaviour in PE lessons, with an overnight trip to London to watch pro tennis players at Wimbledon.
A group of 24 lucky Year 7 Languages students have visited the Spanish Gallery in the Market Place for free.
Students in all year groups have enjoyed a fantastic ‘Soak the Teacher’ event to raise funds for the Year 7 charity, the Cavernoma Society.
Representatives from Glaxo Smith Kline, Livia Kippax and Francesca Hume, visited King James to talk to Year 10 students about the many opportunities for Degree Apprenticeships within the company.