Glendale Middle School
URN: 122352 • Wooler NE71 6QG
Overview
- Name
- Glendale Middle School
- URN
- 122352
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open, but proposed to close
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Deane-Hall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01668281470
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 15 Brewery Road, Wooler NE71 6QG
Summary
Glendale Middle School, located in Wooler, Northumberland, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 9 to 13. With a current enrolment of 74 students, the school has a capacity of 256, and approximately 29.7% of its students are eligible for free school meals. The school prides itself on being a deeply caring and inclusive community, as highlighted in its recent OFSTED report.
The school is undergoing significant changes, including a reorganisation aimed at creating an integrated Early Years Unit that will combine nursery and reception settings. This initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance educational facilities in Wooler, with construction expected to be completed by September 2026. Additionally, the Wooler Family Hub will be relocated to the school site, providing essential services for children and families in collaboration with the school.
Glendale Middle School is committed to fostering a supportive environment for its students, with a focus on community engagement and collaboration. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through newsletters and updates regarding ongoing developments and school events. For more information, visit the school’s website.
The school is undergoing significant changes, including a reorganisation aimed at creating an integrated Early Years Unit that will combine nursery and reception settings. This initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance educational facilities in Wooler, with construction expected to be completed by September 2026. Additionally, the Wooler Family Hub will be relocated to the school site, providing essential services for children and families in collaboration with the school.
Glendale Middle School is committed to fostering a supportive environment for its students, with a focus on community engagement and collaboration. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through newsletters and updates regarding ongoing developments and school events. For more information, visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Transition 2025/2026 (Incl. SEND) (sen)
- 11-SEND and Inclusion Policy (sen)
- Leave of Absence Form (sen)
- SEN Information (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- SEND Transition (sen)
- Useful SEN newsletters and magazines (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Ponteland Middle School (82.4)
- Corbridge Middle School (82.0)
- Morpeth Newminster Middle School (67.3)
- Hexham Middle School (66.8)
- Ovingham Middle School (65.9)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 256
- Pupils
- 74
- Boys
- 31
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2026-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 74 | 31 | 43 | 256 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | 39 | 51 | 256 | 20.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 61 | 56 | 256 | 23.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 61 | 56 | 256 | 23.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 112 | 59 | 53 | 256 | 25.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 120 | 65 | 55 | 256 | 17.50 |
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