Appletree Gardens First School vs Valley Gardens Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appletree Gardens First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
292 students
Valley Gardens Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
768 students
| Measure | Appletree Gardens First School Whitley Bay, North East | Valley Gardens Middle School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #601 of 811 | #11 of 185 |
| National rank | #12089 of 15,697 | #531 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 292 | 768 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 768 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Whitley Bay | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.appletreegardens.org.uk | www.vgms.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Gardens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 30.6).
- •Valley Gardens Middle School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 292.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appletree Gardens First School better than Valley Gardens Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Gardens Middle School ranks higher (82.3 vs 30.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appletree Gardens First School and Valley Gardens Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appletree Gardens First School: 292. Valley Gardens Middle School: 768. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appletree Gardens First School and Valley Gardens Middle School rank in North East?
Appletree Gardens First School is 601st of 811 and Valley Gardens Middle School is 11th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).