John Spence Community High School vs Marden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 843 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Spence Community High School
North Shields · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
872 students
Marden High School
North Shields · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,014 students
| Measure | John Spence Community High School North Shields, North East | Marden High School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #148 of 185 | #12 of 185 |
| National rank | #3228 of 4,090 | #535 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 872 | 1,014 |
| Pupils on roll | 872 | 1,014 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.6% | 59.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | 85.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | North Shields | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.johnspence.org.uk/ | www.mardenhigh.net |
The verdict
- •Marden High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 24.2).
- •Marden High School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 872.
- •John Spence Community High School is a academy school while Marden High School is a local authority 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 John Spence Community High School better than Marden High School?
On the Success Index (England), Marden High School ranks higher (82.2 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 John Spence Community High School and Marden High School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Spence Community High School: 872. Marden High School: 1,014. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Spence Community High School and Marden High School rank in North East?
John Spence Community High School is 148th of 185 and Marden High School is 12th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).