Wolsingham School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | The Grammar School Building, Wolsingham, DL13 3DJ |
| School Website | www.wolsinghamschool.net |
| Telephone | 1388527302 |
| URN | 148109 |
School Census
| Total | 752 |
| Girls/Boys | 386/366 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.3%/48.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 203 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 24.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/01/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/01/2015 | Good |
| 03/03/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/03/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 28% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.15 |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.48 |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 416 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 160 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |