Foundation school · North Tyneside

Valley Gardens Middle School

Secondary
Ages 9–13

Term dates

Foundation schools can set their own term dates. Many follow North Tyneside council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See North Tyneside's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 9–13
Pupils: 768 (capacity 771)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Phone: 01919176667
Address: Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AQ
Website: vgms.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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