Wolsingham School

URN: 114297 • Bishop Auckland DL13 3DJ

Overview

Name
Wolsingham School
URN
114297
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jonathan Ferstenberg (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
The Grammar School Building, Bishop Auckland DL13 3DJ

Summary

Wolsingham School is a community secondary school located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving students from Western and Central County Durham. With a current enrolment of 604 pupils and a capacity of 850, the school has a strong focus on academic excellence and personal development. It operates under the ethos of four core values: Work Hard, Get Involved, Be Kind, and Take Responsibility, aiming to foster thoughtful and well-rounded individuals.

The school prides itself on its supportive environment, providing exceptional pastoral care and a rich extra-curricular programme. Wolsingham School caters to a diverse student body, with a significant majority (95.8%) of students identifying as White British. The proportion of students receiving special educational needs support is slightly above the national average, indicating a commitment to inclusivity and tailored educational approaches.

As part of the Advance Learning Partnership Multi-Academy Trust, Wolsingham School collaborates with other institutions to enhance educational outcomes. The school has modern facilities, having moved into new accommodation in April 2016, and is well-equipped to support students' learning journeys.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
850
Pupils
604
Boys
301
Girls
303
FSM %
20.20
Open date
Close date
2020-08-31
Last Ofsted
2018-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 604 301 303 850 20.20
2024-09-11 604 301 303 850 20.20
2023-09-11 604 301 303 850 20.20
2022-09-11 604 301 303 850 20.20
2021-09-11 604 301 303 850 20.20
2020-09-11 604 301 303 850 20.20

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