The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 587
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr John Newport (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8RW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Marden Bridge Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Marden Bridge Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marden Bridge Middle School?
Marden Bridge Middle School currently has 587 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marden Bridge Middle School take?
Marden Bridge Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Marden Bridge Middle School?
Marden Bridge Middle School is in Whitley Bay, NE25 8RW, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marden Bridge Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Marden Bridge Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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