Amble in Northumberland is the latest place to scrap three-tier schools following the decision to switch to a two-tier system by turning five first schools into primary schools.
As part of the move, James Calvert Spence College, which merged with Amble Middle School in 2016 and has since taught pupils aged nine to 18, will become an 11 to 18 (Year six to year 11 plus sixth form) secondary school. Parents backed the move in a consultation.
The North East is rare in England for having a three-tier system in some areas, comprising of first, middle and high schools instead of primary and secondary schools.
