Wolsingham Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Wolsingham Primary School
Address: Upper Town, Wolsingham
Town/City: Bishop Auckland
County: County Durham
Postcode: DL13 3ET
Telephone Number: 01388 527457
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Kitching
Capacity: 231
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 163 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 71% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.3%

Location and administration

URN: 114068
DfE Number: 840/2329
UKPRN: 10075232
UPRN: 100110746523
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Bishop Auckland (E14001101)
Electoral Ward: Weardale (E05016200)

Easting & Northing: 407872E, 537572N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 44' 1.34" N 1° 52' 44.86" W
Plus Code: 9C6WP4MC+F8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Wolsingham School (1.0km)
  2. Tow Law Millennium Primary School (4.2km)
  3. Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law (4.7km)
Governors

  • Mr Thomas Ashton - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 May 2026.
  • Dr Robert Bowron - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 May 2029.
  • Mrs Louise Clark - Governor. Appointed on 2 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Clark - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Dixon - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 April 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Kitching - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2031.
  • Miss Francine Moralee - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2028.
  • Mr Craig Stockwell - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Miss Lynsey Stoker - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 May 2029.