Valence School
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Foundation special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Westerham Road, TN16 1QN |
| School Website | www.valenceschool.com |
| Telephone | 1959562156 |
| URN | 119032 |
School Census
| Total | 119 |
| Girls/Boys | 46/73 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 38.7%/61.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 33 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/12/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/12/2019 | Good |
| 18/07/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/07/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 03 December 2019 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 07 February 2019 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 July 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 20 November 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 January 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 October 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 16 June 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.19 |
| Progress 8 | -1.72 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.12 |
| Progress 8 | -1.99 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.08 |
| Progress 8 | -1.87 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -2.8 |
| Writing Progress | -3.4 |
| Maths Progress | -3.6 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |