St John’s Sixth Form Students Continue Groundbreaking Tuberculosis Research Project
Year 12 Chemistry students at St John’s Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland are building on the success of an innovative tuberculosis (TB) drug discovery project developed in partnership with Durham University and Newcastle University. The students have been using computer-aided design techniques to create potential drug molecules and investigate how effectively they interact with a target protein. As part of the project, they have also spent time in the Chemistry laboratories at Durham University, synthesising their designs and preparing them for further analysis.
St John’s Sixth Form Opens Brand-New Learning Resource Centre
St John’s Sixth Form has unveiled its new Learning Resource Centre (LRC), providing students with a dedicated space to study, collaborate and relax in a modern, comfortable environment designed exclusively for sixth formers. The new facility represents the latest investment in enhancing the sixth form experience at St John’s, giving students access to a quiet and welcoming area where they can focus on their studies while also enjoying greater independence as they prepare for university, apprenticeships and future careers.
St John’s Sixth Form Students Support Younger Learners Through New LSA Scheme
Students at St John’s Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland are taking on a valuable new role within the school community through a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) scheme developed in partnership with SENDCO Kathleen Noon. While St John’s Sixth Form is proud of its distinct identity and dedicated sixth form experience, it also recognises the importance of contributing to the wider school community. The new LSA scheme provides Year 12 students with a unique opportunity to support younger pupils while gaining meaningful workplace experience.
St John’s Sixth Form Students Take On Great North Run Challenge for Charity
Students from St John’s Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland are celebrating after completing this year’s Great North Run and raising an impressive amount of money for charity along the way. Two Year 13 students, Lexi James and Sophie Ramsey, successfully completed the half marathon on Sunday after dedicating many hours to training. Both crossed the finish line with times they were proud of and are already looking forward to taking part again in the future.
St John’s Students Celebrate Success in Tech, Healthcare and the Creative Arts
Students at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College are celebrating a range of outstanding achievements as they prepare to take the next step towards exciting careers in technology, healthcare and the creative industries.
A-Level Results Day 2026 - Maths star earns all As as she sets her sights on a career in finance
“One of our most gifted students” is how St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College Headteacher Lisa Byron sums up Maths whizz Imogen. Imogen not only finished her Maths A-Level in 2025 – a year early and earning a top A* grade – but today also secured an A* in Further Maths and an A in Chemistry at the Bishop Auckland school.
A-Level Results Day 2026 - Gymnastics champion leaps to A-Level success
Champion gymnast, Hannah, is one of the students celebrating today after securing top A-Level grades. Balancing her studies at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College, in Bishop Auckland, with her training as part of the England Acrobatic Gymnastic Squad presented challenges, but Hannah’s dedication and determination won through.
St John’s Sixth Form Students Reflect on a Successful Year During South Shields Visit
Year 12 students from St John’s Sixth Form in Bishop Auckland gathered in South Shields yesterday to celebrate and reflect on a successful first year of sixth form study. The day provided an opportunity for students to pause, look back on their achievements and prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in Year 13.
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Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET
As we come to the end of another successful academic year, we are incredibly proud of everything our pupils, staff and wider school community have achieved over the past two terms. From inspiring classroom learning and creative projects to sporting success, educational visits, performances and community events, there has been so much to celebrate.
St John’s Sixth Form Students Take Centre Stage in Little Shop of Horrors
Sixth Form students at St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College played a leading role in the outstanding success of this year's production of Little Shop of Horrors, which entertained more than 850 audience members across multiple performances. The production included evening performances, a primary school matinee and a special show for visiting Year 6 pupils.
St John’s Sixth Form Chemistry Students Celebrate Groundbreaking Tuberculosis Drug Research at the Royal Society
Students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland have been celebrating the success of an extraordinary chemistry research project that saw them contribute to the development of potential new treatments for tuberculosis (TB) alongside leading university scientists.
St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form Celebrates Students at Third Annual Virtue Awards Evening
St John’s Catholic School & Sixth Form proudly hosted its third annual Virtue Awards Evening on Thursday 26th June, recognising and celebrating the outstanding character of its students in a heartwarming and inspiring event. The awards evening honoured students for demonstrating key virtues at the heart of the school community, including respect, compassion, resilience, justice, honesty, self-belief, responsibility and confidence.