Wolsingham Primary School
Community primary school in Bishop Auckland (County Durham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our vision is to ensure that every child is guided and encouraged to become an independent learner, fulfilling their potential in all areas of their learning, by providing a broad, well-balanced and creative education. At Wolsingham Primary School, children are at the centre of everything we do.
Staff and governors are committed to providing the very best education for every child in a caring and supportive learning environment where everyone feels happy and secure. We recognise that everyone has an important part to play in childrens development whatever the size of their contribution.
As such we work in close partnership with parents and other professionals at all times. We believe that children should be well prepared for a successful future and leave the school as caring, respectful, responsible and tolerant citizens. The children, staff and governors have agreed a set of core values which we encourage to be part of all that we do:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Football
- Multi-Sports
- Swimming
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
- Sport EnglandRecognised award
- Woodland TrustRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 114068
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Louise Clark | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Robert Bowron | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Lynsey Stoker | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Francine Moralee | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louise Clark | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rebecca Dixon | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Craig Stockwell | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah Kitching | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 · until 2031 |
| Mr Thomas Ashton Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record