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Framwellgate School Durham
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.1 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,247
Capacity
1,330
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.2, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in EBacc entries at 75%. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Despite this, 88% of parents express satisfaction, and 68% of students progress to university, indicating a supportive environment for further education.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 75% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 78 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (179 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School keeps me informed
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
White Other2.2%
Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.79718, -1.58519 · DH1 5BQ
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN137696
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.framdurham.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Framwellgate School Durham rated by Ofsted?
Framwellgate School Durham was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Framwellgate School Durham a good school?
Framwellgate School Durham scores 18.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Framwellgate School Durham?
Based on 179 Ofsted Parent View responses, Framwellgate School Durham receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Framwellgate School Durham in GCSEs?
Framwellgate School Durham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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