John Spence Community High School, North Shields
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
51.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
37
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
872 pupils
885 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - North Shields
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for North Shields
Admissions Demand - North Tyneside
Places available
1,697
Applications
1,716
Got 1st preference
85.8%
Got preferred school
94.9%
Secondary admissions across North Tyneside (2025/26)
Inspection History(100)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.52376%
Overall absence
25.08834%
Persistent absence
849
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
John Spence Community High School
Monkhouse Primary School
King Edward Primary School
Preston Grange Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Whitehouse Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Spring Gardens Primary School
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Cullercoats Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
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