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Framwellgate School Durham

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andy Byers

corporate_fareTHE EXCEL ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP

location_onDurham, DH1 5BQ

language Visit Website phone 1913866628

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,318

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Attainment 8

45.2

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GCSE Rank

#18 in County Durham

#1,702 of 3,216 nationally

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Framwellgate School Durham is a Academy converter secondary school in Durham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Framwellgate School Durham is an academy converter in Durham, County Durham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE EXCEL ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,247 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2, placing the school #18 in County Durham and #1,702 of 3,216 nationally. 40.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 49.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

40.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.2%

Entering EBacc75.40%

EBacc APS4.08

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69.40%

EBacc APS4.35

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.18

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.27

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.26

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.41

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.6%

Achieving A*–A17.7%

Achieving A*–B49.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate84.4%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate93.10%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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14 July 2021

Inspection Report

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04 March 2021

Inspection Report

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04 July 2019

Inspection Report

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01 May 2018

Inspection Report

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14 April 2016

Inspection Report

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10 November 2015

Inspection Report

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17 March 2015

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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18 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2024-11-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2021-07-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-07-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-05-01

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-04-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-11-10

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-01-18

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(43 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,247 pupils. During this period, there were 91 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,247	91	7.3%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,243	88	7.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,278	131	10.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,276	116	9.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,280	97	7.6%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,297	89	6.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,318	57	4.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,324	55	4.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,290	47	3.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,292	56	4.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,307	57	4.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,282	36	2.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,294	10	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,309	30	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,234	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,234	28	2.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,248	43	3.4%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,108	30	2.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,115	27	2.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,122	25	2.2%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,028	23	2.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,016	21	2.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,016	10	1.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,016	8	0.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,014	8	0.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,018	5	0.5%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree44%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree41%

agree20%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree28%

agree32%

disagree19%

strongly disagree17%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree51%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree53%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree46%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Tanfield School

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Belmont Community School

The Academy at Shotton Hall

Easington Academy