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Valley Gardens Middle School
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Valley Gardens Middle School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- North Tyneside NE25 9AQ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make outstanding progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students' behaviour is exemplary and promotes successful learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers continually improve their teaching through lesson observations and training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use innovative approaches to make learning enjoyable and effective.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is rarely less than good, with high expectations and enthusiasm.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved through questionnaires and online feedback.
Communication: Parents receive helpful advice through well-marked student work.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents agree that their children are taught well.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are resolved quickly ensuring student safety and learning.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership continually improves teaching through rigorous monitoring.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel very safe and promote safety for others.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff and parents strongly agree on the school's safety measures.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a wide range of clubs, trips, and residential visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities help students gain confidence and broaden social skills.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well prepared for the next stage in education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special educational needs make outstanding progress.
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About Us
Valley Gardens Middle School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 766 students from age 9-13 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Large middle school Valley Gardens is located in the centre of Whitley Bay. We have 732 students, which is more than many secondary schools have. The school has a long history of being well-liked and is consistently oversubscribed. In order to accept additional students that wanted to attend, the school overflowed its Pupil Admission Number in 2016. High academic achievement, well above the national standards, can be found in Valley Gardens. The school's reputation for offering an enormous variety of extracurricular options, in addition to academic accomplishment, increases its appeal. We have a rich history of sporting accomplishment in a variety of local, regional, and national contests. Individual students from our school have gone on to represent their nation in their chosen sports, as well as those who have gone on to achieve fame and money as prosperous adults in various professions. We are still quite proud of the comprehensive and well-rounded education that students at Valley Gardens Middle School get. During their stay at our school, students are given the chance to succeed in a wide range of endeavours. Our list of priorities includes academic achievement alongside creative talent, physical development, spiritual development, and social responsibility. All of our students should strive to achieve their full potential in each of these areas. We frequently ask every student in our school, "What do you want to achieve?" as part of our school's philosophy. Our students are only constrained by the restrictions they place on themselves.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary | Middle Deemed Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 9-13 | 9-13 | 9-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 13.9 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 102 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 105 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 54.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 5.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% 9 | 58.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% 5 | 9.23% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 4 | 60.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 4 | 8.2% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 7.3% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Valley Gardens Middle School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1