Middle deemed secondary school · Whitley Bay
Valley Gardens Middle School term dates
Valley Gardens Middle School is off for the autumn half term 2026 — back to school .
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These are North Tyneside council's standard term dates. We don't have Valley Gardens Middle School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
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Christmas 2026
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Spring half term 2027
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Easter 2027
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North Tyneside council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear NE25 9AQ
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Ages: 9 to 13
Pupils: 768
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Website: www.vgms.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in November 2024. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Valley Gardens Middle School go back after the autumn half term 2026?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from North Tyneside council's standard term dates — Valley Gardens Middle School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Valley Gardens Middle School break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from North Tyneside council's standard term dates — Valley Gardens Middle School may set its own, so check with the school.