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Wolsingham School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Nick Mitchinson

corporate_fareADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onBishop Auckland, DL13 3DJ

language Visit Website phone 1388527302

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2015

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Students

752

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Attainment 8

44.7

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GCSE Rank

#20 in County Durham

#1,792 of 3,216 nationally

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Wolsingham School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bishop Auckland, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Wolsingham School is an academy converter in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 743 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7, placing the school #20 in County Durham and #1,792 of 3,216 nationally. 38.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2015. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

38.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.2%

Entering EBacc22.30%

EBacc APS3.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.80%

EBacc APS4.17

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.48

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2015-01-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-03-03

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 743 pupils. During this period, there were 34 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	743	34	4.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	752	17	2.3%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	748	15	2.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	753	32	4.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	760	55	7.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	757	80	10.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	752	72	9.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	755	33	4.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	719	24	3.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	714	21	2.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	720	4	0.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	654	4	0.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	654	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	645	11	1.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	604	4	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	609	8	1.3%	4.2%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 85 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 51 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 16 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree48%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree37%

disagree24%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree22%

agree21%

disagree18%

strongly disagree17%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree20%

agree30%

disagree11%

strongly disagree30%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree38%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree40%

disagree21%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree49%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree33%

agree36%

disagree11%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Tanfield School

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The Academy at Shotton Hall

Easington Academy