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Sutton Valence School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 North Street
 Sutton Valence
 Maidstone
 Kent ME17 3HL
Telephone: 01622 845203

School Type

Phase: Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 2-19)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1908

Fees and Scholarships

Day Fees*: £1,500 to £9,368 (excl VAT)
Boarding Fees*: £10,610 to £14,476 (excl VAT)
Scholarships and Bursaries: Available
* Per term

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Thomas (since August 2021)
Previous Headteacher: Bruce Grindlay (went to Rugby School Thailand)
Number of pupils: 826
Boarders: Yes (96 boys / 32 girls)
Bording type: Weekly and full boarding
Sex: Mixed (58% boys / 42% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 32.7%
Local child deprivation rate: 14.5% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 33.5%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 5.2km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South East
Authority: Kent
Electoral Ward: Sutton Valence and Langley
School Number: 8866019
Associations: HMC, IAPS, AGBIS and ISBA

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None
ISI* Report: 25th February 2025 (view report)
* Independent Schools Inspectorate

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
Independent Schools Council: View profile
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