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Valley Park School
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.0 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,595
Capacity
1,157
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
138%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 88% nationally. While 56% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 25% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher-level outcomes. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school, and over half of the students progress to university, albeit with only 5% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% UK |
| 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% UK |
| 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%. | 35% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 157 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
82%
Behaviour is good
74%
School has high expectations
73%
My child makes good progress
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Progress is communicated
71%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
63%
School keeps me informed
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.2%
White Other10.7%
Mixed Other4.7%
Black African4.5%
Other3.5%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.27374, 0.53961 · ME14 5DT
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136581
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.valleypark.viat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Valley Park School rated by Ofsted?
Valley Park School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Valley Park School a good school?
Valley Park School scores 18.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Valley Park School?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, Valley Park School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Valley Park School in GCSEs?
Valley Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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