Valence School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
119
AGES
4 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Foundation special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(03/12/2019)
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97%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

2.2:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
83.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
4.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
29.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Westerham Road
Westerham
TN16 1QN
01959562156

School Description

This is a friendly, welcoming school. Smiles and positive attitudes can be seen everywhere at Valence. Staff know pupils incredibly well. Pupils are safe, very well cared for and treated with the utmost respect. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and bullying extremely rare. Pupils get precisely the right support to develop their communication and independence. As a result, pupils of all ages are extremely confident. A pupil expressed the views of many, explaining: ‘This school is amazing!’ Reflecting the confidence that they develop, pupils enjoy showcasing their talents in the community. Some recently performed ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Leatherhead Theatre. Others achieve sporting success, coming fifth in the national table-cricket competition. Pupils are rightly very proud of their achievements. Sixth-form pupils told us about their plans for their future. They knowledgeably discussed what their options are and what needs to happen to achieve their goals. Pupils know that their views are important to leaders. School council members help to interview staffing candidates. Pupils explained clearly the qualities they look for when they recruit. Pupils know how this work will help them in adult life. Some explained how they will use these skills when employing their own personal assistants in the future.

Valence School Parent Reviews



95% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 34% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 77% Strongly Agree 2% Agree 2% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 16% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>77, "strongly_agree"=>2, "agree"=>2, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>16} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 36% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 9% Strongly Agree 45% Agree 36% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 2% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>9, "strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 32% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 32% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 39% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 36% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 34% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 27% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 36% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Yes 95% No 5% {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} Figures based on 44 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 22% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 9 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 22% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 9 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 89% Agree 11% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>89, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 9 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 9 responses up to 30-01-2020
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 67% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>67, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 9 responses up to 30-01-2020

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