The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 223 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,247
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 23.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- THE EXCEL ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Michael Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
July 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Location
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFramwellgate Moor Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Primary · 342m away
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Primary · 661m away
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
Primary · 689m away
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Special school · 789m away
Finchale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 2.0km away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Framwellgate School Durham a selective school?
No. Framwellgate School Durham is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Framwellgate School Durham's Ofsted rating?
Framwellgate School Durham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Framwellgate School Durham?
Framwellgate School Durham currently has 1,247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Framwellgate School Durham take?
Framwellgate School Durham caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Framwellgate School Durham?
Framwellgate School Durham is in Durham, DH1 5BQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Framwellgate School Durham have a sixth form?
Yes, Framwellgate School Durham has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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