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John Spence Community High School

North Tyneside, NE29 9PUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
-0.44
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,515
of 3,141 nationally

About John Spence Community High School

Just over half of parents would recommend John Spence Community High School, according to the most recent Parent View data, where 57% said they would. That figure sits alongside an oversubscription ratio that suggests the school is a solid local choice: for every available place, the school received enough applications to fill it, though exact numbers aren't published in the data. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for ages 11 to 16, located in North Tyneside, and currently led by headteacher Jonathan Heath. With 812 pupils on roll, it's a reasonably sized secondary. The most recent Ofsted inspection graded the school as Requires Improvement, which is a rating that will give some families pause, though it's worth noting that the school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, so the current grade represents a change in trajectory rather than a long-standing concern.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPreston Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 9PU
HeadteacherJonathan Heath
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Number of Pupils812

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Facilities

12
Art StudiosSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolAstro TurfDining HallLibrarySports HallPlaying FieldsScience LabsICT SuiteGymnasiumTheatre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

HockeyCricketRoundersRugbyTennisAthleticsBadmintonMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

CodingNewspaperOrchestraDebateBook ClubArt ClubFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:00

Source: johnspence.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About John Spence Community High School

John Spence Community High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.