Marden Bridge Middle School
URN: 108635 • Whitley Bay NE25 8RW
Overview
- Name
- Marden Bridge Middle School
- URN
- 108635
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Newport (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913499538
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lovaine Avenue, Whitley Bay NE25 8RW
Summary
Marden Bridge Middle School is a mixed foundation school located in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, catering to students aged 9 to 13 (Years 5 to 8). With a current enrolment of 587 pupils and a capacity of 600, the school prides itself on maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive learning environment. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to encourage students to achieve their best while promoting traditional values within education.
The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and community involvement, exemplified by its active Parent, Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA). This group plays a vital role in enhancing the educational experience through fundraising and organizing events that foster a sense of community among families. The school also prioritises safeguarding, ensuring a secure environment for all students, with trained staff members dedicated to supporting their safety and wellbeing.
Marden Bridge Middle School has received recognition for its commitment to mental health and science education, holding the Silver Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence and the Primary Science Quality Mark. The school continues to strive for excellence, making significant contributions to both the academic and social development of its students.
The school places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and community involvement, exemplified by its active Parent, Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA). This group plays a vital role in enhancing the educational experience through fundraising and organizing events that foster a sense of community among families. The school also prioritises safeguarding, ensuring a secure environment for all students, with trained staff members dedicated to supporting their safety and wellbeing.
Marden Bridge Middle School has received recognition for its commitment to mental health and science education, holding the Silver Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence and the Primary Science Quality Mark. The school continues to strive for excellence, making significant contributions to both the academic and social development of its students.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Pupil Premium Strategy (download)
- More (download)
- Pupil Premium Impact Statement (download)
- MBMS Prospectus (download)
- School Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Valley Gardens Middle School (82.7)
- Wellfield Middle School (60.9)
- Seaton Sluice Middle School (54.2)
- Whytrig Community Middle School (52.7)
- Monkseaton Middle School (47.7)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 587
- Boys
- 303
- Girls
- 284
- FSM %
- 22.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 587 | 303 | 284 | 600 | 22.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 596 | 304 | 292 | 600 | 19.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 596 | 300 | 296 | 600 | 14.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 596 | 300 | 296 | 600 | 14.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 597 | 315 | 282 | 600 | 12.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 562 | 296 | 266 | 600 | 8.20 |
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