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What is Vale View Community School's Ofsted rating?

Vale View Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Vale View Community School located?

Vale View Community School is located in Dover, Kent, South East, CT17 9NP.

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Vale View Community School serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Vale View Community School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Vale View Community School

Vale View Community School is a primary academy in Dover, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Vale View Community School has 48% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 116 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 30.0%, 41% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected48%Attendance92.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Vale View Community School?

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

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 116 pupils
SEN support: 33% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 33% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 42/100

Average surroundings

Air quality70/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Vale View Community School

At Vale View Community School, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

52% met the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths.

Attendance at Vale View Community School

Vale View Community School has an overall absence rate of 7.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Vale View Community School

The teacher turnover rate at Vale View Community School is 30.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Vale View Community School

Vale View Community School has 116 pupils on roll.

41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

33% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Vale View Community School Ofsted Rating: Good

Vale View Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Vale View Community School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

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 Vale View Community 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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