Is Sutton Valence Primary School a good school?

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What is Sutton Valence Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Sutton Valence Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Sutton Valence Primary School located?

Sutton Valence Primary School is located in Maidstone, Kent, South East, ME17 3HT.

What age range does Sutton Valence Primary School serve?

Sutton Valence Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Sutton Valence Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Sutton Valence Primary School

Sutton Valence Primary School is a primary community school in Maidstone, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Sutton Valence Primary School has 50% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 114 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 27.3%, 20% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected50%Attendance93.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

Data Explorer

6.4

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Data Score

Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Sutton Valence Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 114 pupils
SEN support: 12% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Sutton Valence Primary School is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 58/100

Good surroundings

Air quality59/100

Transport access13/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Sutton Valence Primary School

At Sutton Valence Primary School, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

77% met the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths.

Attendance at Sutton Valence Primary School

Sutton Valence Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Sutton Valence Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Sutton Valence Primary School is 27.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Sutton Valence Primary School

Sutton Valence Primary School has 114 pupils on roll.

20% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Sutton Valence Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Sutton Valence Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Sutton Valence Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Sutton Valence Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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