Our King James Choir has performed a Christmas-themed set for members of the public at Auckland castle.

Students in our Key Stage 3 after-school Gusto Lingo Cooking Club have been learning how to make Chinese food using healthy ingredients to create a healthy 'Fakeaway'.

Members of the Year 10 Cooking Group at King James I Academy have been spreading a little Christmas cheer by making homemade sweet treats for the residents and staff at Wear Valley Women’s Aid in Bishop Auckland.

We are delighted to announce that Year 10 student, Finley H has won a prestigious photography competition run by SWD News.

Students in Years 7-14 have had the opportunity to explore industry sectors, career opportunities and the different pathways into work, thanks to the many representatives who attended our annual Careers Fair.

Students and staff across King James have paid tribute to those who lost their lives in conflict at a special Armistice Day service.

Students in Years 7 and 8 have been treated to a live music performance and Q & A session with Sunderland-born singer songwriter, Tom A Smith as part of our anti-bullying and mental health awareness programme.

Members of our Year 8 Future Business Magnates Team have attended the launch of the FBM Competition 2025-26, which was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham.

As part of their Level 2 Enterprise course, Year 10 students must choose a local business to use as a case study for their coursework.

Our Media Department has launched a new PROUD Book Club every lunchtime, which gives Creative Media students access to a host of resources from colour printer facilities and coloured pencils, to glue sticks and highlighter pens.