Six Year 9 Science students, working with their Teacher, Miss Ford, have won a prize in the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Industrial Cadet Competition.

In the next academic year, students in Key Stages 4 and 5 will be able to apply to take part in the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Awards (DofE) and work towards achieving Bronze.

Throughout the academic year, our young athletes take part in local competitions with great success.

Students in Years 7 and 8 who are members of our Carnegie Book Club meet every Wednesday to read the titles nominated for the Carnegie Medal.

Year 10 GCSE Religious Education students, have visited Durham Cathedral for a Q&A session with Canon Hampel, to support their studies.

Sixth Form students have been visited by representatives of the County Durham Wellbeing for Life initiative, which offers free advice and emotional support to over 16s.

Students taking part in the Bishop Big Dig have been working hard excavating a number of sites around Bishop Auckland to learn about archaeology and local history first hand.

Year 7 students have been learning about ecosystems in Geography and building tropical rainforests in creative lessons as part of their studies.

Former student, Kaci S has triumphed at the Street House Dance Championships, claiming first place in both the Over 17s Advanced Solo category and the Over 17 Advanced Pair.

King James I Academy has renewed their partnership with Shildon AFC and Bishop Juniors FC, enabling the development of grassroots football in the Bishop Auckland area.