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Valley Gardens Middle School
Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AQ, North Tyneside
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
773
Capacity
771
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and strong academic performance, this middle school excels in providing quality education for students aged 9-13. The school boasts a 72% rate of students reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 75% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 15% of pupils reach this benchmark.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (293 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
School keeps me informed
88%
School has high expectations
88%
My child feels safe
86%
Behaviour is good
83%
Progress is communicated
80%
My child makes good progress
79%
My child is happy
77%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.5%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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55.04695, -1.46965 · NE25 9AQ
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108636
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.vgms.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Valley Gardens Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Valley Gardens Middle School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Valley Gardens Middle School a good school?
Valley Gardens Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Valley Gardens Middle School?
Based on 293 Ofsted Parent View responses, Valley Gardens Middle School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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