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James Calvert Spence College

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James Calvert Spence College

Acklington Road, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0NG

Community school
Pupils
636
Ages
10-18
FSM
32.7%
Attainment 8
34.9
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
50.0%
Writing
51.0%
Maths
42.0%
RWM Combined
30.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.4%
Basics 9-5
23.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.2%
EBacc APS
2.94
EBacc 9-5
7.1%
EBacc 9-4
7.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
23.67
A*-A Grades
4.7%
A*-B Grades
23.3%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 35 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About James Calvert Spence College

James Calvert Spence College is a secondary school in Morpeth, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.9. The school has around 636 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Acklington Road, Morpeth, NE65 0NG | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for James Calvert Spence College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Jan 2020 — Not taking effective action to tackle the a…
  4. Oct 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about James Calvert Spence College

What is James Calvert Spence College's Ofsted rating?
James Calvert Spence College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are James Calvert Spence College's latest exam results?
James Calvert Spence College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is James Calvert Spence College located?
James Calvert Spence College is a secondary school in Morpeth, Northumberland (NE65 0NG).
How many pupils attend James Calvert Spence College?
James Calvert Spence College has around 636 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare James Calvert Spence College with other schools?
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