The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 28.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Latham-Parsons (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3HT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sutton Valence Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sutton Valence Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sutton Valence Primary School?
Sutton Valence Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sutton Valence Primary School take?
Sutton Valence Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sutton Valence Primary School?
Sutton Valence Primary School is in Maidstone, ME17 3HT, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sutton Valence Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sutton Valence Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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