St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 46.4 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 63%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.16
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.03, 0.35]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 206 | 46.4 | — | 62.6% | 11.7% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 216 | 50.6 | +0.16 | 70.4% | 27.8% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 211 | 47.7 | -0.21 | 62.0% | 36.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 227 | 48.1 | -0.29 | 66.0% | 23.0% | 4.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in County Durham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137702 |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Lisa Byron |
| Trust | BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | DL14 6JT |
| Latest pupils | 206 |
| FSM eligible | 26.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT
https://stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/1388603246| DfE number | 4681 |
| UKPRN | 10035805 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 16 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |