Best 3 Primary schools in Durham – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Framwellgate Moor Primary School (Primary) in Durham; Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton (Primary) in Durham; Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Durham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Framwellgate Moor Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton and Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Durham and Durham, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Framwellgate Moor Primary School), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; all within the BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Framwellgate Moor Primary School DH1 5BG	Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton DH6 2JQ	Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery DH1 4JG
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Durham DH1 5BG	Durham County Durham DH6 2JQ	Durham DH1 4JG
Latest Ofsted	1 23 Jun 2024	2 8 Sep 2024	2 4 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	390	168	297
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	County Durham (840)	BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	County Durham (840)
Website	www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk	www.ourladyoflourdes.durham.sch.uk	www.nevillescross.durham.sch.uk
Telephone	01913865400	01915261531	01913842249
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Framwellgate Moor Primary School

DH1 5BG

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Durham
DH1 5BG
Ofsted: 1 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01913865400

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton

DH6 2JQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Durham
County Durham
DH6 2JQ
Ofsted: 2 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.ourladyoflourdes.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01915261531

Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery

DH1 4JG

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Durham
DH1 4JG
Ofsted: 2 4 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.nevillescross.durham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01913842249

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.