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Wolsingham School

The Grammar School Building, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DJ
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Wolsingham School
Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DJ
743 Pupils
850 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
27.60% FSM %
369 Boys
374 Girls
About Wolsingham School

Wolsingham School is a Secondary Academies serving Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area in County Durham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 743 pupils on roll. School capacity: 850. Current headteacher: Nick Mitchinson.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2020
UKPRN 10086840
URN 148109
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Councillor Anita Savory Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2020 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Davies Local Governor 06/02/2025 05/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Gibbons Local Governor 23/01/2025 22/01/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Linda Kerse Local Governor 10/01/2025 09/01/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Nick Mitchinson Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Damian Pearson Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Phillips Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Joan Sutherland Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kathryn White Local Governor 11/04/2025 10/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Wolsingham Primary School
0.98 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
Frosterley Primary School
4.79 km • Bishop Auckland
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Wolsingham School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Wolsingham School has 743 pupils, with a capacity of 850.
Wolsingham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Wolsingham School is: Non-selective.
The Acting Headteacher at Wolsingham School is Mr Nick Mitchinson.
Wolsingham School is at The Grammar School Building, West End, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DJ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Wolsingham School: Does not have a sixth form.
Wolsingham School is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mr Nick Mitchinson
The Grammar School Building, West End, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3DJ
01388527302
www.wolsinghamschool.net
Location
DL13 3DJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148109
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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