Framwellgate School Durham
| Motto | Turning Potential into Performance |
|---|---|
| Established | 1965 |
| Type | Academy |
| Headteacher | Alisdair Nicholas |
| Chair of governors | K. Cromarty[1] |
| Location |
Newton Drive Framwellgate Moor, Durham County Durham DH1 5BQ England Coordinates: 54°47′50″N 1°35′07″W / 54.79727°N 1.58525°W |
| DfE number | 840/4190 |
| DfE URN | 137696 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports Pre-academy reports |
| Students | 1,220[1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Condor, Hawk, Kestrel, Falcon |
| Colours | Black and Gold |
| Former Name | Framwellgate Moor Comprehensive School |
| Former Colours | Blue and Gold |
| School Animal | Eagle (Bird) |
| Website | Framwellgate School Durham |
Framwellgate School Durham is a large state secondary school and sixth form centre located in the Framwellgate Moor area of Durham City, County Durham, England. It was granted academy status in 2011 and is now operating as such. The current Head Teacher is Alisdair Nicholas,[2] who was selected following the death of Joan Sjøvoll in January 2013.[3]
Composition
At the time of its most recent inspection in June, 2010, the school had approximately 1200 pupils, of which around 250 were in the sixth form.[1]
The school serves Framwellgate Moor and the nearby Newton Hall estate. However, some pupils travel greater distances, typically from outlying former pit villages.
In the latest Ofsted report, FSD was graded as a "good" school with significant "outstanding" features. This was a grade less than the previous Excellent grade. In July 2010 Framwellgate Maths and English department both got outstanding reports.
History
The first school buildings were opened in 1965, with most of the other blocks following over the next decade. The school operated as a comprehensive since 1971.[4]
The school was formerly known as Framwellgate Moor Comprehensive School, and was commonly known by the initials FMCS.
The school was granted Specialist Science College status in 2003.[1]
In 2011 the school was granted independent academy status as part of the UK Conservative government's "Big Society" education plans. This means that the school now has greater control over their education and teaching; however, it remains state run.
Performance
In 2007, 77% of pupils taking GCSEs achieved 5 or more at grade C or above.[5] In the sixth form in the same year, the average level 3 point score was 607 per student.[6]
The school received an 'Outstanding', grade 1 for the Ofsted inspection that took place in October 2005.[1]
In the 2008 Ofsted report the school received a 'Good', grade 2.
Notable former pupils
- David Duke, former Swindon Town and Darlington Footballer.[7]
- Tony Hackworth, former Leeds United Footballer.
- Sam Lupton, Actor
- Andy Rafferty, current Hartlepool United Footballer.
- Mark Summerbell, former Middlesbrough Footballer.
- Craig Tracey, British Conservative Party MP
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Framwellgate School Durham - Inspection Report. Ofsted (2 November 2005). Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ↑ Nicholas, Alisdair. "A Message from the Headteacher". Framwellgate School Durham. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ↑ "Announcement: Death of Joan Sjøvoll". Framwellgate School Durham website. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
- ↑ Canterbury Chrish Church University College Department of Education
- ↑ Schools Finder GCSE Results
- ↑ Schools Finder Post 16 Results
- ↑ Wiki North East