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Framwellgate School Durham
In or near Durham.
Framwellgate School Durham in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 2.0 km
- Free entry
About
Framwellgate School Durham is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Framwellgate School Durham is a co-educational secondary school for students aged 11-18. It focuses on academic excellence and personal development, fostering a supportive community for students and families.
From the Wikipedia article
Framwellgate School Durham is a large state secondary school and sixth form centre located in the Framwellgate Moor area of Durham City, County Durham, England. It was granted academy status in 2011.
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Background
History
The first school buildings were opened in 1965, with most of the other blocks following over the next decade. The school operated as a comprehensive since 1971. 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. In 2011 the school was granted independent academy status as part of the UK Conservative government's "Big Society" education plans. This meant that the school gained greater control over its education and teaching, though it remains state-run. In 2016, the school was granted £2m funding to build a new sports centre to replace the former one; the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7973, -1.5853
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Framwellgate Moor
- Postcode
- DH1 5BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Established
- 1965
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 2 km
- Official site
- www.framdurham.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5478081 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Framwellgate School Durham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Framwellgate School Durham?
- Framwellgate School Durham is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 5BQ), in the parish of Framwellgate Moor.
- What is Framwellgate School Durham?
- Framwellgate School Durham in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Framwellgate School Durham?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 5BQ.
- When was Framwellgate School Durham built?
- Built or established in 1965.
- How do I get to Framwellgate School Durham?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 5BQ.