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Welcome to Framwellgate School Durham

Welcome to Framwellgate School Durham! I would like to thank you for considering us for what is an important stage in your life. At Framwellgate we are proud of our inclusive environment. Whether you are aiming to go into further education, an apprenticeship or employment we offer a range of courses to suit your needs. Framwellgate School Durham offers an education which is focused around the individual. We pride ourselves on building enrichment opportunities around the students who are studying with us . Each student has an individual study programme and will be given the opportunities to meet their aspirational goals. Students will have intensive support, tutor guidance and advice which provides a clear focus on study.

I strongly believe that students succeed when they are willing to assume responsibility for their own learning. All students are assessed at the beginning of their courses to establish the minimum standard of achievement they can expect and then work closely with their tutors to achieve their potential. Self-motivation, self-discipline and the ability to work independently are all key to student success. Our class sizes are small and allow for the very best learning environments, coupled with the rigour and support which will see the sixth form go from strength to strength.

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,247 Total

No. of Boys

630 (50.5%)

No. of Girls

617 (49.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

22.7%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.14%

A*/A grades

15.09%


Leavers’ Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

72%

School

70%

England

Higher Apprenticeships

2%

School

1%

England

Higher education or training

School:75%
England:73%

Top 3rd of higher education institutions

School:43%
England:23%

...of which Russell Group

School:34%
England:21%

...of which Oxford/Cambridge

School:5%
England:1%


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Planning ahead for school holidays 2025? Below are the Ealing term dates and the half-term dates 2024/25.

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Sixth Form Open Evening

Oct 13


Alumni Stories

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Amy Washbourne

September 2021

University

I went to FSD Sixth Form and now I am studying for a BA in Education at Newcastle University.

Matthew Rowe

September 2021

Employed

I went to FSD Sixth Form and now I am an Assistant Nutritionist at Glasgow Warriors.

Jessica Ferguson

September 2021

Employed

I went to FSD Sixth Form and now I am Assistant Access Officer at Durham University. I studied Sociology at Durham University.


Enrichment Activities

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The enrichment programme is designed to complement and extend academic studies. It provides opportunities for students to demonstrate qualities and develop skills that will prepare them for their next steps. It consists of a range of accredited qualifications which can enhance university applications as well as allowing students to tailor their academic and personal profiles.

Extended Project

Community/Higher Sports Leaders Award

Sports teams

Music groups

Internships

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed