The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.9
8.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.61
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 90 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 636
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 32.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr James Andriot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Acklington Road, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0NG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is James Calvert Spence College's Ofsted rating?
James Calvert Spence College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend James Calvert Spence College?
James Calvert Spence College currently has 636 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does James Calvert Spence College take?
James Calvert Spence College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is James Calvert Spence College?
James Calvert Spence College is in Morpeth, NE65 0NG, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does James Calvert Spence College have a sixth form?
Yes, James Calvert Spence College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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