How many pupils does James Calvert Spence College have?

James Calvert Spence College has 636 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is James Calvert Spence College's Ofsted rating?

James Calvert Spence College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 June 2022).

How does James Calvert Spence College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at James Calvert Spence College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.7 in 2025/26.

How does James Calvert Spence College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

30% of pupils at James Calvert Spence College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is James Calvert Spence College?

James Calvert Spence College is located at Acklington Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0NG.

James Calvert Spence College

Acklington Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0NG

Good

Inspected 15 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

32.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

636

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About James Calvert Spence College

James Calvert Spence College is a community school in Morpeth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 636 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 June 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Northumberland →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 636 / 1,049 (61%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 June 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

32.5%

Free school meals

2.5%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

16.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

32.7

Attainment 8

96 pupils

15.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

40.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

11 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

45%

To higher education

17%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.6%

Overall absence

31%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

42.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.6 vs 2023/24

14.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

15.74

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

£47,455

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 24% on leadership pay

↑ +£721 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,013

Spend per pupil

£9,116

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Acklington Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0NG
Phone: 01665710636
Headteacher: James Andriot
Website: www.jcsc.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is James Calvert Spence College?: James Calvert Spence College is a community school in Morpeth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does James Calvert Spence College have?: James Calvert Spence College has 636 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is James Calvert Spence College's Ofsted rating?: James Calvert Spence College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 June 2022).
How does James Calvert Spence College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at James Calvert Spence College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.7 in 2025/26.
How does James Calvert Spence College perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 30% of pupils at James Calvert Spence College met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is James Calvert Spence College?: James Calvert Spence College is located at Acklington Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 0NG.

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