Is Bishop Auckland College a good school?

On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Bishop Auckland College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Bishop Auckland College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 4.8 (England: 46.2). 2.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

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Bishop Auckland College

Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ

Updated

16 plus

Phase

—

Capacity

14-99

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 4.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 2.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 6.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 48

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 64.0%
Continued in education: 55.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 20.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 59.0%
Higher education: 6.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 36.0%
Not sustained: 34.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Applied General Avg Points: 11.3
16-18 Cohort: 740

School Information

Type: Further education
Phase: 16 plus
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Admissions: Not applicable

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Contact & Location

01388443000

enquiries@bacoll.ac.uk

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Woodhouse Lane

Bishop Auckland, North East

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Administrative

URN: 130657
UKPRN: 10000720
Establishment No.: 8002

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