Valley Gardens Middle School

URN: 108636 • Whitley Bay NE25 9AQ

Overview

Name
Valley Gardens Middle School
URN
108636
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
Outstanding
Ranking score
82.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Godfrey (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01919176667
Website
Visit
Address
Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay NE25 9AQ

Summary

Valley Gardens Middle School, located in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, is a mixed foundation school with a current enrolment of 773 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 771. The school is committed to fostering a holistic educational environment, where academic success is prioritised alongside the physical, creative, moral, and spiritual development of each child. The ethos of the school revolves around the idea of “opportunity,” encouraging students to set and achieve personal goals.

The curriculum at Valley Gardens is designed to provide diverse opportunities for pupils to grow and excel. The school places high expectations on all members of its community, including students, staff, and parents, to maintain standards in work, behaviour, and presentation. This approach aims to prepare students for future educational challenges and adulthood.

Valley Gardens Middle School values its community ties, with many former students returning to share positive memories of their time at the school. The administration is dedicated to ensuring that all learners receive a supportive education that they will cherish as they progress in life. For more information, visit their website at [valleygardensmiddle.org](http://www.valleygardensmiddle.org/).

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
771
Pupils
773
Boys
386
Girls
387
FSM %
6.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2013-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 773 386 387 771 6.30
2024-09-11 766 382 384 768 5.00
2023-09-11 765 395 370 768 3.90
2022-09-11 765 395 370 768 3.90
2021-09-11 757 388 369 768 3.30
2020-09-11 753 410 343 768 1.90

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