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Valley Park School

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Valley Park School

Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DT

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Pupils
1,595
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.7%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.5%
Basics 9-5
24.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
35.0%
EBacc APS
3.19
EBacc 9-5
2.3%
EBacc 9-4
4.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
22.40
A*-A Grades
5.9%
A*-B Grades
18.5%
AAB+ %
4.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 160 students entered

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About Valley Park School

Valley Park School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 1,595 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DT | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2025 — Good
  2. Mar 2020 — Good
  3. Apr 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Valley Park School

What is Valley Park School's Ofsted rating?
Valley Park School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Valley Park School's latest exam results?
Valley Park School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Valley Park School located?
Valley Park School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent (ME14 5DT).
How many pupils attend Valley Park School?
Valley Park School has around 1,595 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Valley Park School with other schools?
View Valley Park School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.