KING JAMES I COMMUNITY ARTS COLLEGE in Durham, Bishop Auckland

Education Centre Information: King James I Community Arts College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Durham
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/05/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 743
Number of boys: 359
Number of girls: 384
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:PD - Physical Disability

Background:

King James I Community College is a mixed 11-to-18 community college, taking pupils and students from the town of Bishop Auckland. The school is well-resourced with modern well- equipped laboratories for practical and investigate work; interactive whiteboard used to enhance lesson delivery; local river and pond for field work, attractive new sixth form and common room; extensive art studios; light, airy, new classrooms; spacious creative environment with state-of-the-art music software. Extra-curricular activities include rock climbing, abseiling, camping, skiing, and orienteering. Investor in People status; DfES achievement award; Artsmark; Sportsmark; Healthy School Award; Quality in Study Support. The school aims to continue to raise standards and stimulate learning through a range of motivating and challenging and provide a stimulating journey to adulthood and working life so that its pupils take up worthwhile places in its community.