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Valence School
Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.7 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
132
Capacity
129
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, garnering an 83% parent satisfaction rate. However, academic performance shows challenges, as there are no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE, and the attainment score is below the national average. Despite these weaknesses, the supportive parent community reflects a positive environment for students.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Progress is communicated
90%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
83%
Behaviour is good
79%
School has high expectations
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
66%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.7%
White Other4.5%
Asian Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Location
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51.26911, 0.09113 · TN16 1QN
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN119032
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.valenceschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Valence School rated by Ofsted?
Valence School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2019.
Is Valence School a good school?
Valence School scores 53.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Valence School?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, Valence School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Valence School in GCSEs?
Valence School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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