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
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/).
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/).
Useful links
- Absence Procedure (sen)
- SEN & Disability (sen)
- All Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Public Calendar (calendar)
- Go Smarter For Parents (download)
- VGMS Go Smarter Map (download)
- Travel Plan (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Important Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Marden Bridge Middle School (61.3)
- 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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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