# Wolsingham School — Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 760
- **Founded:** 1614
- **Principal:** Mr N Mitchinson

## Contact

- **Address:** The Grammar School Building, West End, Wolsingham
- **Phone:** +44 1388527302
- **Website:** http://www.wolsinghamschool.net
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bishop-auckland/wolsingham-school-21501

## About

Wolsingham School is a smaller than average size community school that aims to help every child to reach their fullest potential, achieve highly and become thoughtful, happy and well-rounded adults. Our ethos is based on four pillars: academic excellence, a rich extra-curricular life, character and citizenship, and exceptional pastoral care. Students arrive at Wolsingham School from over 25 primary schools and flourish in our highly supportive community.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed experience so far: We've only been at Wolsingham School for a year, but it's been a bit of a mixed bag. The school's values are great, and the staff seem committed to supporting students. However, the curriculum feels a bit disjointed at times, and the student assistant program could be improved. *(Nov 2023)*
- **5/5** — Proud to be part of the Wolsingham community: Wolsingham School has exceeded our expectations in every way. The extracurricular activities and sports teams have given our child valuable opportunities to try new things and make friends. The pastoral care is also top-notch. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Education and Care: I am so grateful to have my child at Wolsingham School. The school's emphasis on hard work, kindness, and responsibility has really influenced their character. The staff are always supportive and the facilities are excellent. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Nurturing Environment for Growth: Although my child has moved on to university, I'm still grateful for the experience they had at Wolsingham School. The school's focus on academic excellence, character development, and personal growth prepared them well for the challenges ahead. *(Jun 2022)*

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