The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 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
- 773
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr David Godfrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitley Bay High School
Secondary · Very close
Southridge First School
Primary · 302m away
Whitley Lodge First School
Primary · 1.0km away
Coquet Park First School
Primary · 1.1km away
Appletree Gardens First School
Primary · 1.2km away
Langley First School
Primary · 1.3km away
Marine Park First School
Primary · 1.3km away
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Valley Gardens Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Valley Gardens Middle School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Valley Gardens Middle School?
Valley Gardens Middle School currently has 773 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Valley Gardens Middle School take?
Valley Gardens Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Valley Gardens Middle School?
Valley Gardens Middle School is in Whitley Bay, NE25 9AQ, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Valley Gardens Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Valley Gardens Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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