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John Spence Community High School

URN: 150195

Address: Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9PU
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  1. Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter, PDF - 07 November 2023
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About John Spence Community High School

  • Type: Academy
  • Boarding: No
  • Religious character: None
  • Local authority: North Tyneside

Pupils

  • Age Range: 11 - 16
  • Gender: Mixed
  • Number of pupils: 812
  • School capacity: 885

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  • Address: Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9PU
  • Region: North East

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