Finchale Primary School vs Framwellgate School Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 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 School Durham
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,204 students
| Measure | Finchale Primary School Durham, North East | Framwellgate School Durham Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 811 | #86 of 185 |
| National rank | #999 of 15,697 | #1953 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 209 | 1,204 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 1,204 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.9 |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.finchale.durham.sch.uk | www.framdurham.com |
The verdict
- •Finchale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 50.1).
- •Framwellgate School Durham is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 209.
- •Finchale Primary School is a local authority school while Framwellgate School Durham is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School Durham?
On the Success Index (England), Finchale Primary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 50.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Finchale Primary School and Framwellgate School Durham?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finchale Primary School: 209. Framwellgate School Durham: 1,204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finchale Primary School and Framwellgate School Durham rank in North East?
Finchale Primary School is 49th of 811 and Framwellgate School Durham is 86th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).