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John Spence Community High School
North Shields·North East·Academy
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John Spence Community High School is a secondary academy in North Shields, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 812 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 4.9%, 35% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.1%.
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John Spence Community High School has an overall absence rate of 11.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at John Spence Community High School is 4.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
John Spence Community High School has 812 pupils on roll.
35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
John Spence Community High School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, John Spence Community High School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While John Spence Community High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
70/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
18/mo
26% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.8
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Cullercoats (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
1.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.