Secondary school · North Shields
John Spence Community High School term dates
John Spence Community High School is off for the autumn half term 2026 — back to school .
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These are North Tyneside council's standard term dates. We don't have John Spence Community High School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
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Christmas 2026
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Spring half term 2027
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Easter 2027
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Summer half term 2027
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Summer 2027
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North Tyneside council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE29 9PU
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 16
Pupils: 872
Trust: Pele Trust
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Website: www.johnspence.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, June 2023. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does John Spence Community High School go back after the autumn half term 2026?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from North Tyneside council's standard term dates — John Spence Community High School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does John Spence Community High School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from North Tyneside council's standard term dates — John Spence Community High School may set its own, so check with the school.