Framwellgate Moor Primary School
URN: 130940 • Durham DH1 5BG
Overview
- Name
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School
- URN
- 130940
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bethan Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913865400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Newton Drive, Durham DH1 5BG
Summary
Framwellgate Moor Primary School is a community school located in Durham, serving a mixed-gender population of 389 pupils, with a capacity for 390. The school is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. The ethos of the school revolves around valuing each pupil and promoting continual improvement in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Framwellgate Moor is designed to be engaging and inclusive, offering a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. Recent highlights include Year 6's production of "Pirates of the Curry Bean," and hands-on learning experiences in subjects like RE and music, where students explore diverse cultures and historical contexts. The school also emphasizes community involvement, as seen in fundraising efforts like the Jeans for Genes day.
Support for pupils is a priority, with initiatives like the "Time to Shine" program, which encourages students to share their achievements and interests. This focus on individual growth and community engagement helps create a nurturing atmosphere where children can develop both academically and personally. For more information, visit the school's website at www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Framwellgate Moor is designed to be engaging and inclusive, offering a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. Recent highlights include Year 6's production of "Pirates of the Curry Bean," and hands-on learning experiences in subjects like RE and music, where students explore diverse cultures and historical contexts. The school also emphasizes community involvement, as seen in fundraising efforts like the Jeans for Genes day.
Support for pupils is a priority, with initiatives like the "Time to Shine" program, which encourages students to share their achievements and interests. This focus on individual growth and community engagement helps create a nurturing atmosphere where children can develop both academically and personally. For more information, visit the school's website at www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Nursery Photos 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School (other)
- Reception Class Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School (other)
- Year 3 and 4 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School (other)
- Year 5 and 6 Photo Gallery 2025-2026 | Framwellgate Moor Primary School (other)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 390
- Pupils
- 389
- Boys
- 200
- Girls
- 189
- FSM %
- 19.10
- Open date
- 1996-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 389 | 200 | 189 | 390 | 19.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 378 | 184 | 194 | 390 | 18.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 349 | 154 | 195 | 285 | 19.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 349 | 154 | 195 | 270 | 19.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 349 | 156 | 193 | 255 | 18.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 341 | 148 | 193 | 210 | 17.40 |
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