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Valence School

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Valence School

Westerham Road, Westerham, TN16 1QN

Foundation special school · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

3.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

3.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/245.446.4
2024/253.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.720.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.31
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Valence School

Valence School is a secondary school in Westerham, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 29 responses), 83% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.7. The school has around 132 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Westerham Road, Westerham, TN16 1QN | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Valence School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2019 — Good
  3. Jul 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Valence School

What is Valence School's Ofsted rating?
Valence School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Valence School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 29 responses): 83% of parents would recommend Valence School.
What are Valence School's latest exam results?
Valence School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Valence School located?
Valence School is a secondary school in Westerham, Kent (TN16 1QN).
How many pupils attend Valence School?
Valence School has around 132 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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