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Learn MoreOur Vision Statement
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website to find out about the exciting things that are happening at King James I Academy.
In 2021 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 third year running and will do our best to 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 staff to ensure that all of our children are well cared for and supported. We are keen to work in close partnership with our parents and we work hard to ensure that our students enjoy 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 other 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.
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
Acting Headteacher
Latest News...
Transition Summer School adventures
Each year, during the summer holidays at King James, we organise a week of fun, free activities for Year 6 students who are registered to start our Academy in September. This year our Transition Summer School took on the important theme of ‘Catching Up’.
Languages students have penpals in France and Mexico
Key Stage 3 Modern Foreign Langauges students have been taking part in an exciting penpal project with pupils in France and Mexico.
Year group fun on Sports Day
This year, for safety reasons, our Sports Day took place over three days to allow for individual year group events, and although on a much smaller scale than usual, students still had a great day and competed with enthusiasm.
UKMT Maths challenge success!
During the Summer term, Year 7 and Year 8 pupils took part in the UKMT’s Junior Maths Challenge, which is a 60-minute multiple choice challenge.
Getting crafty after school!
A group of students, who are now in Year 8 have been getting creative in an after school Arts & Crafts Club run by Miss Thwaites and Mr Graham.
Year 12 work experience
Despite the challenges of sourcing a work experience opportunity due to Covid-19 restrictions in the workplace, some of our Year 12 students were successful in their search and took part in a week-long work placement in July.
King James Alumni - Laura Newton
“I was a student at King James from 2009 until 2016 and after leaving Sixth Form I went to Liverpool John Lewis University to study a Degree in Events Management; this was a degree in business management but with a specialism in events.”
Learning food presentation with Tunnock's
Year 10 students have taken part in the Tunnock’s Teacake Challenge, which is designed to develop skills in creative decoration and eye-catching presentation; this will help them to reach their full potential in the practical element of their Hospitality and Catering exam.
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