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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland term dates
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are County Durham council's standard term dates. We don't have King James I Academy Bishop Auckland's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
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Summer holiday
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Autumn half-term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring half-term
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Easter 2027
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Summer half-term
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Summer holiday
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County Durham council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7JZ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 936
Trust: Eden Learning Trust
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Website: www.kingjames1academy.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (March 2026).
- Post-16 provisionExpected standard
- InclusionStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — King James I Academy Bishop Auckland may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does King James I Academy Bishop Auckland break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from County Durham council's standard term dates — King James I Academy Bishop Auckland may set its own, so check with the school.