October 19, 2026, 12:43 pm
Proposed Hard Federation Marden Bridge Middle School and Valley Gardens Middle School

A formal public consultation is now open regarding the proposed Hard Federation of Valley Gardens Middle School and Marden Bridge middle school.

The governing bodies are committed to seeking and considering the views of all stakeholders likely to be affected by the proposal, including parents and carers, staff, pupils, trade unions, partner schools, the Local Authority and the wider community.

Further Information

November 13, 2026, 6:44 am
Boccia Champions! Walker Dome 12/11/2026

A huge well done to the Y5 and Y8 students who represented school brilliantly in the North Boccia festival! All three teams were incredible both on the court but also in their support for one another. The students were a credit to the school and we look forward to going back next year to defend our title...

We are the champions!

November 12, 2026, 9:30 pm
Visit from the Royal Navy Ever thought of a career in the armed forces?

This week, Royal Navy personnel came into school and spent time with a group of Year 6 pupils. They talked about their career paths and what life in the Navy is like. The pupils then demonstrated their teamwork and creative skills by designing their own "rockets" and launching them.

Find out more here about roles within the Royal Navy

November 12, 2026, 9:12 pm
Visit to Newcastle University What exactly does a researcher do?

This afternoon, four of our Year 8 pupils visited Newcastle University. Children's Cancer North, along with the university, arranged for the pupils to hear about the role of a researcher. They also had the opportunity to try some interactive science challenges. The Big question for this afternoon: What do Brussels sprouts have to do with personalised medicine?

Children's Cancer North

November 11, 2026, 10:21 am
SATs Presentation Information for parents

Follow the link below to view a copy of the presentation from the SATs event for parents that took place in school last month.

Apologies for the delay in providing this information.

SATs Presentation