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James Calvert Spence College
Acklington Road, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0NG, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.4 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
636
Capacity
1,049
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this college offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While GCSE attainment is below the national average, with 39% achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, 45% of students progress to university, indicating a commitment to higher education. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges in comparison to other institutions, and the low percentage of students achieving higher standards at KS2 may warrant consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 15 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.9 | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 39% | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 30% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 45% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 29 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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55.32736, -1.59443 · NE65 0NG
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122363
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.jcsc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is James Calvert Spence College rated by Ofsted?
James Calvert Spence College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 June 2022.
Is James Calvert Spence College a good school?
James Calvert Spence College scores 19.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at James Calvert Spence College in GCSEs?
James Calvert Spence College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.9. 39% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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