The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 61.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Sprigmore (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Vale View Road, Elms Vale, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriory Fields School
Primary · 406m away
St Martin's School
Primary · 476m away
Astor Secondary School
Secondary · 500m away
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 554m away
Dover College
Independent · 971m away
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Elms School
Special school · 1.2km away
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Vale View Community School's Ofsted rating?
Vale View Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vale View Community School?
Vale View Community School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vale View Community School take?
Vale View Community School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Vale View Community School?
Vale View Community School is in Dover, CT17 9NP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vale View Community School have a sixth form?
No, Vale View Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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