Wolsingham Primary School
URN: 114068 • Bishop Auckland DL13 3ET
Overview
- Name
- Wolsingham Primary School
- URN
- 114068
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Kitching (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388527457
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper Town, Bishop Auckland DL13 3ET
Summary
Wolsingham Primary School is a community school located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 163 students and a capacity of 231, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where each child feels happy, safe, and secure. The school is committed to fostering individual potential through a supportive and professional staff team.
The curriculum at Wolsingham Primary is designed to engage students across various areas of learning, encouraging personal development and academic growth. The school values the contributions of parents and the wider community, promoting close partnerships to enhance children's educational experiences.
In addition to its academic offerings, Wolsingham Primary provides a range of extracurricular activities, allowing students to explore their interests outside the classroom. The school also emphasizes pupil voice and personal development, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. For more information, visit their website at [Wolsingham Primary School](https://www.wolsingham-pri.durham.sch.uk/).
The curriculum at Wolsingham Primary is designed to engage students across various areas of learning, encouraging personal development and academic growth. The school values the contributions of parents and the wider community, promoting close partnerships to enhance children's educational experiences.
In addition to its academic offerings, Wolsingham Primary provides a range of extracurricular activities, allowing students to explore their interests outside the classroom. The school also emphasizes pupil voice and personal development, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. For more information, visit their website at [Wolsingham Primary School](https://www.wolsingham-pri.durham.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- How children with SEN engage in all activities? (sen)
- How we adapt the curriculum and learning environment for children & young people with SEN (sen)
- How we evaluate the effectiveness of SEN Provision (sen)
- Our approach to teaching children & young people with SEN (sen)
- The kinds of SEN that are provided for: (sen)
- SEN Transition (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 231
- Pupils
- 163
- Boys
- 89
- Girls
- 74
- FSM %
- 20.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 163 | 89 | 74 | 231 | 20.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 179 | 99 | 80 | 231 | 15.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 175 | 94 | 81 | 231 | 14.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 175 | 94 | 81 | 231 | 14.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 184 | 96 | 88 | 231 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 193 | 104 | 89 | 231 | 9.00 |
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