Framwellgate School Durham is a secondary school in Durham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Framwellgate School Durham currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Newton Drive, Durham, DH1 5BQ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joan Sjovoll |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114309 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1234 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Hall Nursery School Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW | - not rated | 256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gilesgate Nursery School Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate Moor Junior School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Infant School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | 4out of 4 | 154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ | - not rated | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School North End , DH1 4NG | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunholme School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South View School Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aykley Heads Centre Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trouts Lane School Lanchester Road , DH1 5RH | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.