Cullercoats Primary School vs John Spence Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullercoats Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
John Spence Community High School
North Shields · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
872 students
| Measure | Cullercoats Primary School North Shields, North East | John Spence Community High School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 811 | #148 of 185 |
| National rank | #6473 of 15,697 | #3228 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 409 | 872 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 872 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | North Shields | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cullercoatsprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.johnspence.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cullercoats Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 24.2).
- •John Spence Community High School is the larger school with 872 students compared with 409.
- •Cullercoats Primary School is a local authority school while John Spence Community High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cullercoats Primary School better than John Spence Community High School?
On the Success Index (England), Cullercoats Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 24.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cullercoats Primary School and John Spence Community High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cullercoats Primary School: 409. John Spence Community High School: 872. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cullercoats Primary School and John Spence Community High School rank in North East?
Cullercoats Primary School is 330th of 811 and John Spence Community High School is 148th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).