Welcome to Framwellgate Sixth Form

FSD is very proud of the sixth form provision, and year on year most students achieve the results they need to secure places at their first choice university. Many students also secure places at Russell Group Universities, which are world-class research intensive institutions delivering an outstanding education beyond school life. FSD has an excellent reputation for preparing students for life after school, not only through their daily education, but through outstanding care, guidance and support.

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28/03

School closes

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15/04

School opens

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06/05

Bank holiday - school closed

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24/05

School closes

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03/06

School re-opens

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19/07

School closes

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03/09

School opens (Y7 and Y12 only tbc)

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04/09

School opens to all year groups

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23/10

School closes for half term holiday

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04/11

School re-opens

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Appointment of New Headteacher for September 2024

Following a rigorous process the Trust Board have appointed Michael Wright, currently Deputy Headteacher at Durham Johnston School, as Headteacher at Framwellgate School Durham. He will take up appointment in September 2024.

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Amanda is Chair of the Excel Academy Trust Board. Amanda became a parent governor in 2009 and has enjoyed several responsibilities across this time including being Chair of the Achievement and Standards committee, a member of the Excel Academy Audit committee, and most recently has been appointed as a Member of the Excel Academy Partnership. Her career started out with the Halifax Building Society where she worked as a mortgage advisor for 20 years, before entering the political arena. Amanda is a County Councillor for Durham County Council, representing Framwellgate and Newton Hall ward. Amanda was formerly a student at Framwellgate School Durham, where she met her husband and many other friends, as well as taking on the responsibility of being Deputy Head Girl. Amanda is passionate about the school and local area and is actively involved in the school at every opportunity.

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