Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Framwellgate Moor Primary School is a primary school in Durham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 1st of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 23 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Framwellgate Moor Primary School is exceptional. Pupils thrive here. The broader development of pupils is the heartbeat of the school. Pupils' attitudes to learning are excellent. Pupils take great pride in their work and their contributions to school. Pupils benefit from the highly ambitious and well-developed curriculum. The school has created a curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge progressively from Nursery to Year 6. Pupils achieve well. This is evident in the school's published outcomes. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get a fantastic deal. The support they receive reflects the school's commitment to inclusivity. Many pupils are involved in wide-ranging leadership and citizenship roles, such as 'Shiny groups'. Through these, pupils make an active contribution to improving the school. The school's anthem, 'Forever Making Pupils Shine', written by pupils, highlights the school's focus on fostering individual potential. Pupils confidently express the importance of equality. There are high expectations for pupils' behaviour right from the early years. Pupils live up to these high expectations. The atmosphere in school is harmonious. The school's expansive outdoor area, and equipment chosen by pupils, helps pupils to be active, creative and engaged. Pupils are happy and safe. They attend school well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
375 pupils on roll, with places for 390
Schools near Framwellgate Moor Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Finchale Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Bethan Smith
- Phone
- 01913865400
- Address
- Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BG
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 130940
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.