Fordley Primary School vs Framwellgate Moor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordley Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
377 students
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
375 students
| Measure | Fordley Primary School Cramlington, North East | Framwellgate Moor Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #597 of 811 | #52 of 811 |
| National rank | #12060 of 15,697 | #1056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 377 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 377 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Cramlington | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.fordleyschool.com/ | www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 30.8).
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 60%).
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 2%).
- •Fordley Primary School is the larger school with 377 students compared with 375.
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 Fordley Primary School better than Framwellgate Moor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Framwellgate Moor Primary School ranks higher (87.9 vs 30.8 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 Fordley Primary School and Framwellgate Moor Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Cramlington and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fordley Primary School: 377. Framwellgate Moor Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fordley Primary School and Framwellgate Moor Primary School rank in North East?
Fordley Primary School is 597th of 811 and Framwellgate Moor Primary School is 52nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).