Open Other Secondary Mixed

Framwellgate School Durham

Newton Drive, Durham, DH1 5BQ
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Framwellgate School Durham
Durham, DH1 5BQ
1,247 Pupils
1,330 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
23.90% FSM %
630 Boys
617 Girls
About Framwellgate School Durham

Framwellgate School Durham is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,247 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,330. Current headteacher: Michael Wright.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency City of Durham
Ward Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE EXCEL ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-12-2011
UKPRN 10035948
URN 137696
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Angela Darnell Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2019 04/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tracy Bell Local Governor 06/01/2020 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr David Gurden-Williams Local Governor 04/01/2017 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Hamill Local Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Alice Hiley Local Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Hannah Juby Local Governor 06/09/2023 05/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Lynch Local Governor 06/01/2020 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen O'Brien Local Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Jamie Sands Local Governor 04/12/2023 03/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Reverend Joanne Thorns Local Governor 01/12/2011 31/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
0.14 km • Durham
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St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
0.34 km • Durham
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New College Durham
0.66 km • Durham
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Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
0.66 km • Durham
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Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
0.69 km • Durham
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Durham Trinity School & Sports College
0.79 km • Durham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Framwellgate School Durham is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Durham, County Durham.
Framwellgate School Durham has 1,247 pupils, with a capacity of 1,330.
Framwellgate School Durham caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Framwellgate School Durham is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Framwellgate School Durham is Mr Michael Wright.
Framwellgate School Durham is at Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Framwellgate School Durham: Has a sixth form.
Framwellgate School Durham is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Michael Wright
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ
01913866628
www.framdurham.com
Location
DH1 5BQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137696
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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