James Calvert Spence College - South Avenue is a smaller than average sized middle-deemedsecondary school. Students enter the college in Year 5 and leave at the end of Year 8. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium is above average. The pupil premium is additional government funding to support the performance of students known to be eligible for free school meals, those with a parent in the armed forces and those looked after by the local authority. The proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs supported at school action or school action plus, or with a statement of special educational needs, is above the national average. Most students are of White British heritage. The proportion of students who are from minority ethnic backgrounds and the proportion who speak English as an additional language are low. In 2013, the college did not meet the current government floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress. The college is federated with its partner college, James Calvert Spence College-Acklington Road. Leaders have responsibility for both federated colleges. A small number of students are educated at the pupil referral unit.