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Sutton Valence Primary School
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Sutton Valence Primary School
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- Sutton Valence ME17 3HT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have successfully improved mathematics teaching and now provide pupils with more opportunities to reason and solve problems.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils have more opportunities to develop their skills in writing and research.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders acknowledge that more work is needed to further improve pupils’ achievement, particularly in mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive relationships with their teachers, which enables them to learn well. Pupils’ behaviour is good because of the successful systems in place.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in the early years and key stage 1 are in line with or better than national figures but pupils do not always build rapidly on this learning as they move into key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: New strategies to improve the progress and attendance of disadvantaged pupils and those who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities are in place but it is too early to measure the impact of this work.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school’s provision for disadvantaged pupils and those who have SEN and/or disabilities is well led. Systems and procedures are in place to precisely target intervention and monitor its impact.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: A strong safeguarding culture runs throughout the school. Staff record and pass on concerns quickly. When required, leaders work well with external agencies to protect pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of clubs, including netball, dance, football, French and board games.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the culture of safety in the school. Pupils say they feel safe and are taught how to stay safe.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are provided with opportunities to participate in a wide range of clubs, including netball, dance, football, French and board games.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area has been redesigned to provide a wide range of challenges, supported by well-planned teacher input.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders monitor teachers’ work and check pupils’ progress regularly. New teachers are provided with appropriate training and mentoring.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching assistants know pupils well and are beginning to have a positive impact on their progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders employ regular checks, such as through pupils’ progress reviews, visits to classrooms and reviews of written work, to support teaching staff and raise standards across the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistency remains. There is work to be done to make sure that the effective practice in many classes is shared fully across the school.
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About Us
Sutton Valence Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 205 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We at Sutton Valence Primary School make sure that our students have a variety of learning-supporting experiences.
Wembley's SSE Arena will host Voice in a Million on March 21.
Our modest elementary school serves a rural area of Maidstone.
As evidence of our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and the negative effects that our school has on the neighbourhood and the environment, we consistently use a green educational strategy with our students, supporting and inspiring them to think positively about the long-term sustainability and future of our planet.
To give our students a bright future powered by renewable energy, we are now gathering money to put solar panels on the roof of our school.
Our school has already been recognised locally for the green programmes and opportunities that our students and staff have implemented.
Additionally, in the "Primary School Garden Of The Year" category of the Kent Life Garden of the Year awards, our school was chosen as Runner Up in September 2019.
When at all feasible, Sutton Valence Primary School is dedicated to recycling, upcycling, and reusing all materials. This dedication is further demonstrated by our always improving Forest School programme.
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Wembley's SSE Arena will host Voice in a Million on March 21.
Our modest elementary school serves a rural area of Maidstone.
As evidence of our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and the negative effects that our school has on the neighbourhood and the environment, we consistently use a green educational strategy with our students, supporting and inspiring them to think positively about the long-term sustainability and future of our planet.
To give our students a bright future powered by renewable energy, we are now gathering money to put solar panels on the roof of our school.
Our school has already been recognised locally for the green programmes and opportunities that our students and staff have implemented.
Additionally, in the "Primary School Garden Of The Year" category of the Kent Life Garden of the Year awards, our school was chosen as Runner Up in September 2019.
When at all feasible, Sutton Valence Primary School is dedicated to recycling, upcycling, and reusing all materials. This dedication is further demonstrated by our always improving Forest School programme.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 12.8 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 98 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 99 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.01% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% 10 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 26 | 11.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 5 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% 19 | 10.3% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sutton Valence Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1