James Calvert Spence College Catchment Area
James Calvert Spence College is a community secondary school in Morpeth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 636 pupils, and a capacity of 1049 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
636
Pupils
1,049
Capacity
61%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
James Calvert Spence College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for James Calvert Spence College?
The catchment area for James Calvert Spence College is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at James Calvert Spence College are allocated by Northumberland using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →James Calvert Spence College: 1049 places, 61% filled: places available
James Calvert Spence College has a published admission number of 1049 places. 636 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1049 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.7% of pupils at James Calvert Spence College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Northumberland.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Northumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Northumberland school admissions →
James Calvert Spence College: School Information
- Full address
- Acklington Road, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0NG
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Free school meals
- 32.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122363
Other Secondary Schools in Morpeth
If James Calvert Spence College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Morpeth are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to James Calvert Spence College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: James Calvert Spence College
What is the catchment area for James Calvert Spence College? ▾
The catchment area for James Calvert Spence College is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is James Calvert Spence College oversubscribed? ▾
James Calvert Spence College has a capacity of 1049 places and currently has 636 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.
What is the admissions policy for James Calvert Spence College? ▾
Admission to James Calvert Spence College is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does James Calvert Spence College cover? ▾
James Calvert Spence College is a secondary school in Morpeth, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for James Calvert Spence College? ▾
James Calvert Spence College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.