The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Matthew Strange (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Valence School's Ofsted rating?
Valence School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Valence School?
Valence School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Valence School take?
Valence School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Valence School?
Valence School is in Westerham, TN16 1QN, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Valence School have a sixth form?
Yes, Valence School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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