Vale View Community School

About Vale View Community School

Vale View Community School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 224 pupils on roll. It is part of WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 64.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

224 / 210 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 April 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Vale View Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP

Phone

01304202821

Acting Headteacher

Lisa Sprigmore

Website

www.vale-view.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Vale View Community School?

Vale View Community School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Vale View Community School have?

Vale View Community School has 224 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Vale View Community School's Ofsted rating?

Vale View Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does Vale View Community School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Vale View Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Vale View Community School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Vale View Community School is part of WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Vale View Community School?

Vale View Community School is located at Vale View Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP.