The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Kitching (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Upper Town, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3ET
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wolsingham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wolsingham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wolsingham Primary School?
Wolsingham Primary School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wolsingham Primary School take?
Wolsingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wolsingham Primary School?
Wolsingham Primary School is in Bishop Auckland, DL13 3ET, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wolsingham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wolsingham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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