Jarrow School vs Valley Gardens Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jarrow School
Jarrow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
844 students
Valley Gardens Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
768 students
| Measure | Jarrow School Jarrow, North East | Valley Gardens Middle School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #125 of 185 | #11 of 185 |
| National rank | #2820 of 4,090 | #531 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 844 | 768 |
| Pupils on roll | 844 | 768 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Jarrow | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.jarrowschool.com/ | www.vgms.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Gardens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 32.7).
- •Jarrow School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 768.
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 Jarrow School better than Valley Gardens Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Gardens Middle School ranks higher (82.3 vs 32.7 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 Jarrow School and Valley Gardens Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Jarrow and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jarrow School: 844. Valley Gardens Middle School: 768. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jarrow School and Valley Gardens Middle School rank in North East?
Jarrow School is 125th of 185 and Valley Gardens Middle School is 11th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).