June 2017
As part of Durham County Council's "Future Business Magnates' competition, our King James team have developed an innovative way of connecting local people to their past and providing a new way of learning about County Durham's history.
June 2017
We have recently received the exciting news that our Academy has been successful in securing Youth Music funding to run a "music school' over a two year period.
May 2017
Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have been taking part in the Language Perfect global online competition to enhance their learning in French and Spanish.
May 2017
A group of students ranging from Years 7 to 10, recently ventured to Howtown Outward Bound Centre in Ullswater to take part in our annual four-day adventure experience.
May 2017
Year 13 student, Bethany H has been successful in her application for the prestigious 'Robert Young Scholarship' from Durham University.
May 2017
A group of 12 students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have been working on an exciting community project designed to raise awareness of climate change through the production of innovative pavement art installations.
May 2017
The King James I Academy Panathlon Team has returned victorious from the recent "Durham County Panathlon' event at Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre in Durham.
May 2017
A group of 45 students were recently given the unique opportunity to take part in a training session at St George's Park, the home of the England Football Team. Students were nominated for a place as a reward for their hard work and dedication to the Academy.
May 2017
As part of our committment to nurturing ambitions and preparing our students for a successful career, a group of seven students in Year 10 have been attending Bishop Auckland College to build skills in both construction and mechanics.
April 2017
Year 9 Music students have enjoyed a day trip to The Hub in Barnard Castle to take part in a music masterclass.