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Valence School
Goodgraded 03/12/2019Ages 4–19132 pupilsDoes not apply
Valence School is a school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Westerham, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 132 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/12/2019, Valence School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Westerham can view Valence School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Westerham (TN16 1QN), Valence School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 03/12/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 83.7
Progress 8-1.7
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake31.0%
Free school meals31.0%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language9.3%
England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing82.0%
Attendance82.0%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher4.1
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Westerham
All schools in Westerham →Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.0 miRadnor House Sevenoaks1.6 miSundridge and Brasted Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 miCrockham Hill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 miIde Hill Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miSt Katharine's Knockholt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 2.8 mi
See the full area report for TN16 1QN →