On A'Level results day, Sixth Form students, Brooke, Adam and Freya met with Shadow Secretary for Education, Bridget Phillipson to discuss the challenges they had faced as a result of Covid-19.

Sixth Form students from King James I Academy are celebrating another fantastic set of A2 and AS results. Across all academic and vocational qualifications pupils achieved 100% pass rate and many achieved A*, A and B or equivalent grades. They will now go on to study a range of university courses and undertake apprenticeships in a range of subjects.

With music from Mr Middleton’s playlist and glorious sunshine, an excellent time was had by competitors and spectators alike at our Year Group Sports Day events this year.

In July, we said farewell to students in Year 11 as they embarked upon the next stage in their lives, whether that be Sixth Form at King James, an apprenticeship programme, a full time job or college.

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.