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Wolsingham School
The Grammar School Building, West End, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3DJ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.0 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
743
Capacity
850
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.7, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While 58% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum. Overall, the school appears to offer a supportive environment with decent parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.7 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.0%
White Other1.5%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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54.73012, -1.89365 · DL13 3DJ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148109
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wolsinghamschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Wolsingham School rated by Ofsted?
Wolsingham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2015.
Is Wolsingham School a good school?
Wolsingham School scores 39.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wolsingham School in GCSEs?
Wolsingham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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