Framwellgate Moor Primary school has an admissions limit of 45 per class from Reception to Year 5 and 30 pupils in Year 6. In September 2018 the Reception places were increased to 45. The Reception intake will continue to take 45 pupils until the school reaches its capacity of 315 in September 2024 (instead of previously being 210).
Full details of the admission arrangements can be found in the Primary and Secondary Admissions brochure produced by Durham County Council.
Visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions. To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals.
Framwellgate Moor Nursery
Nursery provision is based in our fabulous Butterflies and Caterpillars Nurseries. Free 15 or 30* hours provision are available for all 3-year-olds. Free 15 hours provision for 2 year old* working families and those in receipt of Working Tax Credit are available from the start of the term after they are two. Caterpillars Nursery hosts the 2 year, rising 3 pupils (5 terms and 4 term). The Butterflies Nursery hosts pre school pupils for one year before they begin school.
You can view or download the Nursery Admissions Policy by visiting our School Policies section. Further information and a Nursery Application Form can be downloaded by clicking the links below.
If you would like further information about applying for a nursery please please contact the school.
*Parents are now able to check their eligibility for 2 year old 15 hours and 3 year old 30 hours Nursery online on the Childcare Choices website www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We are committed to meeting the needs of all children including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We would ask parents to discuss the identified needs with the school prior to starting so that appropriate intervention and support can be planned and implemented. Advice from the LA or other agencies may be requested to ensure any the school can meet any needs appropriately.
Full details of the admission arrangements can be found in the Primary and Secondary Admissions brochure produced by Durham County Council.
For further information please view or download the School Admissions Policy, Special Educational Needs (SEND)Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy, which you can find in the School Policies section of our website.
Visit the Durham County Council website for information regarding the school admission process and primary school admissions. To appeal against an admission decision visit: School admissions-appeals.
Applying for a school place if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan
Children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan follow a different admission and transfer process for a new school. Please continue to complete Durham County Council’s parental preference form, as part of the admission process to a new school. You continue to have a right to request a particular school and this will be considered alongside the information that we have about your child’s special educational needs. The information would have been provided as part of the Education, Health and Care assessment or following the review meeting.
If you have any questions about your SEND requirements please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
