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July 7 2026

Bishop Auckland College reveals huge improvements to student experience as numbers continue to grow

Bishop Auckland College has completed a major £1.1 million campus refurbishment, introducing enhanced student facilities including a new fitness suite, expanded food court, coffee shop, reception area and collaborative learning spaces to support growing student numbers and enrich the overall college experience.

July 13 2026

Inspirational Matthew lands double award and coaching role after nine-year Bishop Auckland College journey

Read how Bishop Auckland College graduate Matthew Hedley overcame significant developmental challenges to earn a degree, win two prestigious student awards and inspire others through his work supporting SEND learners.

June 16 2026

Level up! Bishop Auckland esports students swap County Durham for California on epic LA adventure

Discover how Bishop Auckland College's Level 3 Esports students gained invaluable industry experience on an educational trip to Los Angeles, visiting Riot Games, NRG Esports and Team Liquid while exploring careers in the rapidly growing esports sector.

June 9 2026

North East colleges outperform national achievement rates

Colleges for North East England has outperformed national averages across A Levels, T Levels, apprenticeships and vocational qualifications in the latest achievement results.

June 8 2026

Joe McElderry performs live in Bishop Auckland this weekend, and entry is just £1

Bishop Auckland Pride returns on Saturday 13 June with a packed programme of live entertainment, family activities, food and community celebrations, bringing thousands together at Bishop Auckland College for one of the town's biggest summer events.

June 4 2026

North-East Institute of Technology expands with three new strategic partners

The North-East Institute of Technology (NEIoT) has welcomed TDR Training, Durham University and Darlington College to its partnership, strengthening employer-led technical education across the North-East.

June 1 2026

Bishop Auckland College unveils ‘Sustainable Pod’ and training bays to power green economy

Bishop Auckland College has launched a new Sustainable Pod and renewable energy training bays, providing learners with hands-on experience in green technologies and sustainable construction to meet growing industry demand for low-carbon skills.

April 22 2026

April Student Newsletter

Catch up on the latest updates in our April Student Newsletter, including important exam dates, recent developments and highlights from Community Action Week.

April 9 2026

Investing in the future: How Bishop Auckland College and PPG Shildon are powering career progression

A partnership between PPG Shildon and Bishop Auckland College is supporting local employees to progress through apprenticeships, developing the skills needed for long-term careers in the aerospace industry.