Wolsingham School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Grammar School Building West End Wolsingham Bishop Auckland County Durham DL13 3DJ |
| Phone | 01388527302 |
| Reference Number | 148109 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 743 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.66%
Girls: 50.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 71 | 154 |
| 8 | 77 | 66 | 143 |
| 9 | 72 | 86 | 158 |
| 10 | 75 | 84 | 159 |
| 11 | 62 | 67 | 129 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 04 Sep 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Wolsingham School | |
| 23 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
| 31 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 142 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 83 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Wolsingham Primary School
Upper Town, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3ET |
0.61 miles |
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Frosterley Primary School
Bridge End, Frosterley, Weardale, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2SN |
2.97 miles |
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Tow Law Millennium Primary School
Wear Street, Attlee Estate, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4LF |
3.22 miles |
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Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law
Smith Street, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 4AU |
3.5 miles |
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Hamsterley Primary School
Hamsterley Primary School, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3QF |
4.78 miles |
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Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
Westcroft, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2NU |
4.99 miles |
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