Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Durham, DH1 5BG · County Durham · primary school
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1st of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 3,750 of them, against 9.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Framwellgate Moor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 33.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 375 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Overview
Framwellgate Moor Primary School is described as "exceptional," where "pupils thrive" and the "broader development of pupils is the heartbeat of the school." The report highlights that pupils possess "excellent" attitudes to learning, take "great pride in their work," and feel "happy and safe" within a "harmonious" atmosphere.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious and well-developed," building knowledge progressively from Nursery to Year 6, with careful attention to vocabulary and long-term retention.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive a "fantastic deal," benefiting from "well-considered curriculum adaptations" and "bespoke interventions" that enable "exceptional progress."
- Early reading is taught thoroughly, with pupils loving reading due to "well curated" class libraries, diverse book selections, and engaging activities like the "masked reader."
- Children in the early years make an "exceptional start," supported by "highly skilled" adults in a "language-rich" environment that is "meticulously considered."
- Staff demonstrate a "passion for inclusion," maintaining "heartwarming" relationships with pupils and managing professional development effectively.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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