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John Spence Community High School

Preston Road, North Shields, NE29 9PU

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Pupils

812

Ages

11-16

FSM

48.5%

Attainment 8

40.9

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

40.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

16.0%

Basics 9-5

27.3%

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

6.5%

EBacc APS

3.45

EBacc 9-5

4.5%

EBacc 9-4

5.2%

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About John Spence Community High School

John Spence Community High School is a secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. The school has around 812 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Preston Road, North Shields, NE29 9PU | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Spence Community High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
Jun 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: John Spence Community High School)
Nov 2017 — Good (predecessor: John Spence Community High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about John Spence Community High School

What is John Spence Community High School's Ofsted rating?

John Spence Community High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are John Spence Community High School's latest exam results?

John Spence Community High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is John Spence Community High School located?

John Spence Community High School is a secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside (NE29 9PU).

How many pupils attend John Spence Community High School?

John Spence Community High School has around 812 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare John Spence Community High School with other schools?

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