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Sutton Valence Primary School

North Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3HT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
54%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
205
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Sutton Valence Primary School

Sutton Valence Primary School is a community school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 205 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kent →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
205 / 210 (98%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

29.6%
Free school meals
11.3%
EAL
1.5%
SEN support
10.2%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

54%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
102
Avg reading score
100
Avg maths score

Attendance

7.2%
Overall absence
25.8%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24
25.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +4.7 vs 2023/24
8.14
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24
£41,269
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,001 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,581
Spend per pupil
£6,488
Income per pupil
45%
Spent on teaching staff

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
North Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3HT
Phone
01622842188
Headteacher
Rebecca Latham-Parsons

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sutton Valence Primary School?
Sutton Valence Primary School is a community school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Sutton Valence Primary School have?
Sutton Valence Primary School has 205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sutton Valence Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
54% of pupils at Sutton Valence Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Sutton Valence Primary School?
Sutton Valence Primary School is located at North Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3HT.

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