Bishop Barrington Academy vs King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Barrington Academy
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
599 students
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
936 students
| Measure | Bishop Barrington Academy Bishop Auckland, North East | King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 185 | #130 of 185 |
| National rank | #3541 of 4,090 | #2873 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 599 | 936 |
| Pupils on roll | 599 | 936 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 50.6% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.4 | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.2% | 28.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.12 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bishopbarrington.org.uk/ | www.kingjames1academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King James I Academy Bishop Auckland scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 19.9).
- •King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is the larger school with 936 students compared with 599.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Barrington Academy better than King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
On the Success Index (England), King James I Academy Bishop Auckland ranks higher (31.7 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bishop Barrington Academy and King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Barrington Academy: 599. King James I Academy Bishop Auckland: 936. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Barrington Academy and King James I Academy Bishop Auckland rank in North East?
Bishop Barrington Academy is 157th of 185 and King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is 130th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).