Year 8 student, Ashton T is enjoying great success in competitive swimming, despite only entering the sport two years ago.

Around 70% of teenagers say they’ve seen real-life violence on social media in the past year. This guide is designed to help parents become more aware.

Year 10 students have enjoyed a week-long period of work experience with local businesses and organisations from a wide variety of sectors.

This month, 45 students in Years 8 and 9 have travelled to Holland for a five-day action-packed trip. Organised by our PE Department, this bi-annual experience is an extremely popular international opportunity, especially for our young football fans.

Music students in Years 7-10 have taken part in the inaugural Young Musician of the Year competition at King James. The event, which was organised by Director of Learning for Music, Mr Smith, showcased some of the best talent in the Music department.

Our 2025 Future Business Magnates team has recently taken part in the fifth challenge of the enterprise competition at Beamish Museum.

Students in Mr Wheatley’s Comic Book Club have visited Auckland Castle to hear some of the interesting but gruesome stories linked to our local area. Bishop Auckland has a strange and fascinating history, and our comic book creators were able to take inspiration from them.

As part of our 'Aim Higher' programme, a group of Key Stage 4 students have visited Teesside University with Mr Butters to take part in an event called 'Choose your Future'.

A strong sense of belonging is the foundation for emotional wellbeing, confidence and academic success so it is so important for schools and families to create safe, inclusive environments.

Year 11 students have raised £220 by taking part in a sponsored Colour Run. All money raised will go towards the Year 11 Prom in July.