John Spence Community High School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.0 km 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | John Spence Community High School North Shields, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #148 of 185 | #236 of 811 |
| National rank | #3228 of 4,090 | #4670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 872 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 872 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.johnspence.org.uk/ | www.stmarysonline.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 24.2).
- •John Spence Community High School is the larger school with 872 students compared with 185.
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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats ranks higher (66.0 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats?
About 1.0 km 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. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Spence Community High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats rank in North East?
John Spence Community High School is 148th of 185 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats is 236th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).