Finchale Primary School vs Framwellgate Moor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finchale Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
375 students
| Measure | Finchale Primary School Durham, North East | Framwellgate Moor Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #49 of 811 | #52 of 811 |
| National rank | #999 of 15,697 | #1056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 209 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 33% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.finchale.durham.sch.uk | www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (88.3 vs 87.9).
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 78%).
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 19%).
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 209.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Finchale Primary School better than Framwellgate Moor Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Finchale Primary School and Framwellgate Moor Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finchale Primary School: 209. Framwellgate Moor Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finchale Primary School and Framwellgate Moor Primary School rank in North East?
Finchale Primary School is 49th of 811 and Framwellgate Moor Primary School is 52nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).