John Spence Community High School Catchment Area
John Spence Community High School is a academy converter secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 812 pupils, and a capacity of 885 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
812
Pupils
885
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
John Spence Community High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, John Spence Community High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Tyneside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →John Spence Community High School — School Information
- Full address
- Preston Road, North Shields, NE29 9PU
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 48.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150195
Other Secondary Schools in North Shields
If John Spence Community High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in North Shields are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — John Spence Community High School
Is John Spence Community High School oversubscribed? ▾
John Spence Community High School is operating close to its capacity of 885 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for John Spence Community High School? ▾
Admission to John Spence Community High School is managed by North Tyneside. 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 John Spence Community High School cover? ▾
John Spence Community High School is a secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Spence Community High School? ▾
John Spence Community High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.