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Valley Gardens Middle School

Valley Gardens Middle School is a Middle deemed secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.

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Ages 9-13Age range
Middle deemed secondarySchool phase
100%Capacity used (773 of 771 pupils)
6.30%Free school meals eligible

⚠️ Important: Catchment Measuring Points Vary

School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check Valley Gardens Middle School's published admissions policy or contact North Tyneside Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameValley Gardens Middle School
URN108636
AddressValley Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AQ
Telephone01919176667
HeadteacherDavid Godfrey (Headteacher)
School typeFoundation school
PhaseMiddle deemed secondary
Age rangeAges 9-13
GenderMixed
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
Approx. coordinates55.046878, -1.468049 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This school is likely to use straight-line distance from home to school as its oversubscription criterion, making our catchment checker directly applicable. Always verify the exact measuring point with the school or local authority.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

📄 Find the admissions policy

The official admissions policy for Valley Gardens Middle School will be published on the school's website or on the North Tyneside Council website. Search for "Valley Gardens Middle School admissions policy" to find the current year's document.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

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📋 Ofsted Inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for Valley Gardens Middle School?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with North Tyneside Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for Valley Gardens Middle School?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, North Tyneside Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for Valley Gardens Middle School the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for Valley Gardens Middle School?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for Valley Gardens Middle School is 108636. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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