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Wolsingham Primary School

Upper Town, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3ET
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Wolsingham Primary School
Bishop Auckland, DL13 3ET
163 Pupils
231 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
20.10% FSM %
89 Boys
74 Girls
About Wolsingham Primary School

Wolsingham Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 163 pupils on roll. School capacity: 231. Current headteacher: Sarah Kitching.

Information on Wolsingham Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Bishop Auckland
Ward Weardale
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075232
URN 114068
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Louise Clark Chair of Governors 02/01/2024 01/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Ashton Governor 28/03/2025 27/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Robert Bowron Governor 23/05/2025 22/05/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Louise Clark Governor 02/01/2024 01/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Dixon Governor 17/04/2023 16/04/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sarah Kitching Governor 01/09/2013 31/08/2031 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Francine Moralee Governor 02/02/2024 01/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Paterson Governor 13/05/2021 12/05/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Craig Stockwell Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Lynsey Stoker Governor 13/05/2025 12/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Wolsingham School
0.98 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
Tow Law Millennium Primary School
4.22 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law
4.66 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Wolsingham Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Wolsingham Primary School has 163 pupils, with a capacity of 231.
Wolsingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Wolsingham Primary School is Mrs Sarah Kitching.
Wolsingham Primary School is at Upper Town, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3ET, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Wolsingham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Wolsingham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Kitching
Upper Town, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3ET
01388527457
www.wolsingham-pri.durham.sch.uk/
Location
DL13 3ET  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114068
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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