James Calvert Spence College
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Acklington Road Amble Morpeth Northumberland NE65 0NG |
| Phone | 01665710636 |
| Reference Number | 122363 |
James Calvert Spence College has improved significantly since its previous inspection, moving from a requirement for improvement to a good rating overall. Pupils enjoy a supportive and safe learning environment, and staff are dedicated to ensuring that all students thrive. The school effectively provides for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, offering tailored support that meets individual learning needs. The sixth form has a robust curriculum that encourages students to engage passionately with their subjects, preparing them well for future opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 636 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.67%
Girls: 47.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 56 | 50 | 106 |
| 8 | 50 | 54 | 104 |
| 9 | 52 | 42 | 94 |
| 10 | 48 | 45 | 93 |
| 11 | 46 | 39 | 85 |
| 12 | 22 | 27 | 49 |
| 13 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud and safe in their school environment.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- The sixth form has a strong and well-received curriculum.
- There is a growing culture of reading across the school.
- Governors are knowledgeable and committed to school improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in some subjects, like history and RE, is not clearly defined.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly, impacting their learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 31.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 22.84 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.27 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
2016 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Name | Distance |
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King Edwin Primary School
King Edwin Primary School, South Avenue, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0ND |
0.28 miles |
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Links Avenue, Links Estate, Amble, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0SA |
0.96 miles |
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NCEA Warkworth Church of England Primary School
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1.14 miles |
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Broomhill Primary School
Station Road, North Broomhill, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9UT |
1.76 miles |
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Red Row Primary School
Red Row, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 5AS |
2.88 miles |
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Shilbottle Primary School
Shilbottle Grange, Shilbottle, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2XQ |
4.42 miles |
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Hipsburn Primary School
Lesbury, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3PX |
4.72 miles |
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Felton Church of England Primary School
Mouldshaugh Lane, Felton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9PY |
4.92 miles |
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