Wolsingham School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

The Grammar School Building, West End, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wolsingham School is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 21st of 30 secondary schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 January 2015, report published 24 February 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

130 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.7

44.7, 1.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths38.5%

38.5%, 6.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.7%

57.7%, 7.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc22.3%

22.3%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.85

3.85, 0.24 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

774 pupils on roll, with places for 750

Eligible for free school meals30.7%

30.7%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.9%

1.9%, 19.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.7%

22.7%, 7.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wolsingham School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Independent Grammar School:Durham	8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 10.9
Parkside Academy	8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.9
Delta Independent School	9 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 3.9
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester	9 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Attainment 8: 44.9
Consett Academy	9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.2

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Nick Mitchinson
Phone: 01388527302
Website: wolsinghamschool.net (opens in a new tab)
Address: The Grammar School Building, West End, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DJ
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 148109

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.