How many pupils does Wolsingham School have?

Wolsingham School has 743 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wolsingham School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wolsingham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52 in 2025/26.

Is Wolsingham School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wolsingham School is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Wolsingham School?

Wolsingham School is located at The Grammar School Building, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3DJ.

Wolsingham School

The Grammar School Building, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3DJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

743

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Wolsingham School

Wolsingham School is an academy converter in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 743 pupils on roll. It is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52 (2025/26). 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: County Durham →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 743 / 850 (87%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30.7%

Free school meals

1.9%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

22.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

52.0

Attainment 8

150 pupils

52.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

75.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.8%

Overall absence

25.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

42.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

17.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£52,517

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,900 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,208

Spend per pupil

£8,298

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: The Grammar School Building, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3DJ
Phone: 01388527302
Acting Headteacher: Nick Mitchinson
Website: http://www.wolsinghamschool.net

Academy Trust

ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wolsingham School?: Wolsingham School is an academy converter in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Wolsingham School have?: Wolsingham School has 743 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Wolsingham School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Wolsingham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52 in 2025/26.
Is Wolsingham School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wolsingham School is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Wolsingham School?: Wolsingham School is located at The Grammar School Building, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3DJ.

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