James Calvert Spence College
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 34.9 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 34.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 32%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.36
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.65, -0.07]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 85 | 34.9 | — | 31.8% | 8.2% | 3.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 96 | 34.1 | -0.36 | 35.4% | 10.4% | 2.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 90 | 40.7 | +0.10 | 49.0% | 13.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 87 | 40.2 | +0.07 | 43.0% | 15.0% | 3.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Northumberland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 122363 |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Community school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher James Andriot |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NE65 0NG |
| Latest pupils | 85 |
| FSM eligible | 32.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Acklington Road, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0NG
www.jcsc.co.uk1665710636| DfE number | 4439 |
| UKPRN | 10001685 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 21 Sept 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Publication date | 21 Sept 2022 |