Valley Gardens Middle School

About Valley Gardens Middle School

Valley Gardens Middle School is a foundation school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 773 pupils on roll. It is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Tyneside →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

773 / 771 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 November 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9AQ

Phone

01919176667

Headteacher

David Godfrey

Website

http://www.vgms.uk

Academy Trust

The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Valley Gardens Middle School?

Valley Gardens Middle School is a foundation school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Valley Gardens Middle School have?

Valley Gardens Middle School has 773 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Valley Gardens Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Valley Gardens Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Valley Gardens Middle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Valley Gardens Middle School is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust.

Where is Valley Gardens Middle School?

Valley Gardens Middle School is located at Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, NE25 9AQ.