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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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