Valley Gardens Middle School vs Whitley Lodge First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Gardens Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
768 students
Whitley Lodge First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
250 students
| Measure | Valley Gardens Middle School Whitley Bay, North East | Whitley Lodge First School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #11 of 185 | #36 of 811 |
| National rank | #531 of 4,090 | #732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 768 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 768 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 108.7% |
| 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.vgms.uk | www.whitleylodgefirst.org |
The verdict
- •Whitley Lodge First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 82.3).
- •Valley Gardens Middle School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 250.
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 Valley Gardens Middle School better than Whitley Lodge First School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitley Lodge First School ranks higher (90.7 vs 82.3 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 Valley Gardens Middle School and Whitley Lodge First School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Valley Gardens Middle School: 768. Whitley Lodge First School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Valley Gardens Middle School and Whitley Lodge First School rank in North East?
Valley Gardens Middle School is 11th of 185 and Whitley Lodge First School is 36th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).