Framwellgate School Durham
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| Framwellgate School Durham | |
| Established | 1965 |
| Type | Community comprehensive school |
| Headteacher | Joan Sjovoll[1] |
| Chair of governors | K. Cromarty[2] |
| Specialism | Science College |
| Location | Newton Drive Framwellgate Moor, Durham County Durham DH1 5BQ England  |
| LEA | Durham Council |
| Ofsted number | 114309 |
| Students | 1,220[2] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11 to 18 |
| Former name | Framwellgate Moor Comprehensive School |
| Website | Framwellgate School Durham |
Framwellgate School Durham is a large state Science College, Community School and Sixth Form Centre, in the Framwellgate Moor area of Durham City, County Durham, England. The current Head Teacher is Mrs. Joan Sjovoll.[1]
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[edit] Composition
At the time of its most recent inspection in 2005, the school had approximately 1220 pupils, of which around 200 were in the sixth form.[2]
The school serves Framwellgate Moor and the nearby Newton Hall estate. However, some pupils travel greater distances, typically from outlying former pit villages.
[edit] History
The first school building were opened in 1965, with most of the other blocks following over the next decade. The school operated as a comprehensive since 1971.[3]
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.[2]
[edit] Performance
In 2007, 77% of pupils taking GCSEs achieved 5 or more at grade C or above.[4] In the sixth form in the same year, the average level 3 point score was 607 per student.[5]
The school received an 'outstanding', grade 1 for the Ofsted inspection that took place in October 2005.[2]
[edit] Notable former pupils
- Tony Hackworth, former Leeds United footballer.[citation needed]
- Mark Summerbell, former Middlesborough footballer.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Schools Finder School Profile
- ^ a b c d e Framwellgate School Durham - Inspection Report. Ofsted (2 November 2005). Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
- ^ Canterbury Chrish Church University College Department of Education
- ^ Schools Finder GCSE Results
- ^ Schools Finder Post 16 Results
