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Valley Park School

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Valley Park School

Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DT

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

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

Academic picture

37.5school · 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

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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

37.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2338.946.4
2023/2439.246.4
2024/2537.546.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.420.00
2023/24-0.600.00
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.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Invicta Grammar School
0.21 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
0.39 km away · Free schools
Outstanding
Maidstone Grammar School
1.1 km away · Foundation school
Good
MEPA ACADEMY
1.29 km away · Other independent school
Leigh Academy Snowfields
1.66 km away · Free schools special
Outstanding

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 130 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 1,595 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Valley Park School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 130 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Valley Park School.
What are Valley Park School's latest exam results?
Valley Park School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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