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Framwellgate School Durham

Framwellgate School Durham, Durham
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Framwellgate School Durham

Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ

A Good-rated secondary school in Durham.

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Pupils
1,247
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.9%
Attainment 8
45.1
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.1%
Basics 9-5
40.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
75.4%
EBacc APS
4.08
EBacc 9-5
18.8%
EBacc 9-4
31.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.92
A*-A Grades
17.7%
A*-B Grades
49.4%
AAB+ %
13.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 87 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Framwellgate School Durham

Framwellgate School Durham is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 179 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. The school has around 1,247 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Newton Drive, Durham, DH1 5BQ | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Framwellgate School Durham, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2021 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. May 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Framwellgate School Durham

What is Framwellgate School Durham's Ofsted rating?
Framwellgate School Durham received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What do parents say about Framwellgate School Durham?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 179 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Framwellgate School Durham.
What are Framwellgate School Durham's latest exam results?
Framwellgate School Durham: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Framwellgate School Durham located?
Framwellgate School Durham is a secondary school in Durham, County Durham (DH1 5BQ).
How many pupils attend Framwellgate School Durham?
Framwellgate School Durham has around 1,247 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Framwellgate School Durham with other schools?
View Framwellgate School Durham's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.