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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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
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 GCSEs
Staying in education
90%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
58%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
9%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 13, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 20
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 1
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas
Dec 20 - Jan 5
Spring Half Term
Feb 21 - Mar 2
Easter
Apr 2 - Apr 20
May Day
May 1 - May 5
Summer Half Term
May 22 - Jun 1
Summer
Jul 20 - Sep 1
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesAmy 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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