Educational Establishments

Wolsingham Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Sarah Kitching
Address Wolsingham Primary School
Upper Town
Wolsingham
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 3ET
Website https://www.wolsingham-pri.durham.sch.uk/
Telephone 01388527457
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 231
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 181 (99 / 82)
Percentage Free School Meals 15.2%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Joan Abigail Ashcroft Chair of Governors 12/10/2022 11/10/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rebecca Dixon Governor 17/04/2023 16/04/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Jason Howe Governor 10/11/2022 09/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sarah Kitching Governor 01/09/2013 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Paterson Governor 13/05/2021 12/05/2025 Elected by school staff
Councillor Anita Savory Governor 17/07/2021 16/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Craig Stockwell Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Wolsingham School

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Headteacher Mr Nick Mitchinson
Address Wolsingham School
The Grammar School Building
West End
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 3DJ
Website http://www.wolsinghamschool.net
Telephone 01388527302
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 850
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 752 (366 / 386)
Percentage Free School Meals 26.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Councillor Anita Savory Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2020 01/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Professor Mark Allen Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Paul Elliott Local Governor 09/12/2021 08/12/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Joe Hyam Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Linda Kerse Local Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Damian Pearson Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Phillips Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Joan Sutherland Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board