Wolsingham School
URN: 148109 • Bishop Auckland DL13 3DJ
Overview
- Name
- Wolsingham School
- URN
- 148109
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nick Mitchinson (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388527302
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Grammar School Building, Bishop Auckland DL13 3DJ
Summary
Wolsingham School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, serving approximately 743 students. With a history spanning over 400 years, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal development. Its ethos is built on four core values: Work Hard, Get Involved, Be Kind, and Take Responsibility, which guide students in becoming well-rounded individuals.
The school offers a supportive environment, catering to a diverse student body, with a significant proportion (95.8%) of students identifying as White British. Wolsingham School provides additional support for students with special educational needs, which is slightly above the national average at 23%. The school also has a strong focus on extra-curricular activities and character development, ensuring a holistic educational experience.
As part of the Advance Learning Partnership Multi-Academy Trust, Wolsingham School collaborates with other institutions to enhance educational outcomes. The school is situated in a rural area, with students coming from over 25 primary schools, and most travel by bus, often from considerable distances. The school moved into new and remodelled facilities in April 2016, further enhancing the learning environment.
The school offers a supportive environment, catering to a diverse student body, with a significant proportion (95.8%) of students identifying as White British. Wolsingham School provides additional support for students with special educational needs, which is slightly above the national average at 23%. The school also has a strong focus on extra-curricular activities and character development, ensuring a holistic educational experience.
As part of the Advance Learning Partnership Multi-Academy Trust, Wolsingham School collaborates with other institutions to enhance educational outcomes. The school is situated in a rural area, with students coming from over 25 primary schools, and most travel by bus, often from considerable distances. The school moved into new and remodelled facilities in April 2016, further enhancing the learning environment.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- How can parents and students share their views? (sen)
- How do we identify SEND? (sen)
- How do we support students with SEND? (sen)
- SEND Philosophy (sen)
- What support is available outside school? (sen)
- Music Development Plan (download)
- Our Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
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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
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 850
- Pupils
- 743
- Boys
- 369
- Girls
- 374
- FSM %
- 27.60
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 743 | 369 | 374 | 850 | 27.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 753 | 369 | 384 | 850 | 26.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 714 | 360 | 354 | 850 | 25.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 714 | 360 | 354 | 850 | 25.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 654 | 324 | 330 | 850 | 23.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 850 |
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