The short version
At capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 846
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 39.8%
Governance
- Head
- Jonathan Heath (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
North Shields, NE29 9PU
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthlands School
Special school · 302m away
Monkhouse Primary School
Primary · 666m away
King Edward Primary School
Primary · 788m away
Marden High School
Secondary · 843m away
Preston Grange Primary School
Primary · 856m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Primary · 1.0km away
Whitehouse Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend John Spence Community High School?
John Spence Community High School currently has 846 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Spence Community High School take?
John Spence Community High School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Spence Community High School?
John Spence Community High School is in North Shields, NE29 9PU. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Spence Community High School have a sixth form?
No, John Spence Community High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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