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Framwellgate Moor Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Framwellgate Moor Primary School is a community primary school in Durham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 389 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

389

Pupils

390

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Framwellgate Moor Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Framwellgate Moor Primary School is set by County Durham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Framwellgate Moor Primary School — School Information

Full address
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BG
Local authority
County Durham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
19.1% of pupils
DfE URN
130940

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Frequently Asked Questions — Framwellgate Moor Primary School

Is Framwellgate Moor Primary School oversubscribed?

Framwellgate Moor Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 390 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Framwellgate Moor Primary School?

Admission to Framwellgate Moor Primary School is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Framwellgate Moor Primary School cover?

Framwellgate Moor Primary School is a primary school in Durham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Framwellgate Moor Primary School?

Framwellgate Moor Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.