John Spence Community High School
URN: 150195 • North Shields NE29 9PU
Overview
- Name
- John Spence Community High School
- URN
- 150195
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Heath (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912961432
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Preston Road, North Shields NE29 9PU
Summary
John Spence Community High School is a mixed secondary academy located in North Shields, North Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 812 students and a capacity of 885. The school is committed to inclusivity and aims to support all students in their educational journey, fostering an environment where they can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its 'Fit for Life' pledge, which emphasizes resilience, skill development, and community engagement.
The school prides itself on the quality of relationships between staff, students, and families, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to succeed. High expectations are set for both academic performance and personal development, with a focus on celebrating individual achievements. The school collaborates with local organisations and schools to enhance the educational experience and maintain strong connections with parents and carers.
In addition to its educational offerings, John Spence Community High School provides modern facilities for community use, including a sports hall, dance studio, and drama hall. This commitment to community engagement further reinforces the school's role at the heart of its local area.
The school prides itself on the quality of relationships between staff, students, and families, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to succeed. High expectations are set for both academic performance and personal development, with a focus on celebrating individual achievements. The school collaborates with local organisations and schools to enhance the educational experience and maintain strong connections with parents and carers.
In addition to its educational offerings, John Spence Community High School provides modern facilities for community use, including a sports hall, dance studio, and drama hall. This commitment to community engagement further reinforces the school's role at the heart of its local area.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Latest News (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Social Media (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Thomas More Catholic High School (67.4)
- Marden High School (64.5)
- Norham High School (47.7)
- John Spence Community High School (47.2)
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Aided (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PELE TRUST
- Capacity
- 885
- Pupils
- 812
- Boys
- 421
- Girls
- 391
- FSM %
- 48.50
- Open date
- 2023-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 812 | 421 | 391 | 885 | 48.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 852 | 442 | 410 | 885 | 44.30 |
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