Wolsingham School is a secondary school in Bishop Auckland, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wolsingham School currently has around 604 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 20.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 39% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Grammar School Building, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DJ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jonathan Ferstenberg |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114297 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 850 |
| Number of Pupils: | 604 |
| Number of Boys: | 301 |
| Number of Girls: | 303 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsingham Primary School Upper Town , Wolsingham DL13 3ET | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolsingham School The Grammar School Building , West End DL13 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsingham School The Grammar School Building , West End DL13 3DJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's High School Wolsingham , DL13 3AL | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.