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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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