Wolsingham School

Wolsingham School is a coeducational secondary school located in Wolsingham, County Durham, England.[1]

A picture of the lower school building.
The lower school before the renovation.
Wolsingham School
Address
Leazes Lane


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DL13 3DN

England
Coordinates54°43′58″N 1°53′28″W
Information
TypeAcademy
Established1614 (1614)
Local authorityDurham County Council
TrustAdvance Learning Partnership
Department for Education URN148109 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherNick Mitchinson
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 16
Enrolment802
Websitewww.wolsinghamschool.net

The school is situated just off the A689, and near the River Wear in the former district of Wear Valley. This is the former grammar school. In the past the lower site was the site for Key Stage 3, while the upper site was for Key Stage 4. This system no longer exists.

History

Wolsingham had two school buildings – 'Wolsingham Grammar School' on Main Road which then became Wolsingham Secondary School, with the addition of a new building opened in 1958 on the site of the school playing fields. This coincided with the abandonment of the 11+ selection process, but the school retained streaming based on ability. The original school was founded in 1614, with new grammar school buildings opening in 1911. The 1958 building has since been demolished and the old building substantially extended to accommodate all pupils.

In June 1964 12-year-old pupil Sanchia Hayes was killed when her school bus hit a lorry in Frosterley.

The school opened its new £6.4 million building in 2016 and was officially opened by the Duke of Gloucester.

Previously a community school administered by Durham County Council, in September 2020 Wolsingham School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by the Advance Learning Partnership.

Notable Former Pupils

References

  1. "Home". wolsinghamschool.net.
  2. Memorial to Thomas Jaye
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