Sutton Valence Primary School
North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sutton Valence Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 40th of 42 primary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2017, report published 18 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils are happy and feel safe in this friendly and welcoming school. They talk about how their kind and respectful teachers have high expectations of both behaviour and learning. Bullying is extremely rare here. Pupils know that staff will help them sort out any problems they may have. The whole school community knows and follows the values of 'courage, friendship, excellence, determination, equality and respect'. Pupils appreciate how the school gives them ample opportunities to develop their sense of responsibility and their talents and interests. Leaders suggest and compile '100 things to do' for pupils in the school. Pupils relish collecting stickers for the creative, community and adventurous activities that they take part in. They also enjoy the range of clubs on offer, such as chess, rugby and crochet. Pupils readily take on responsibilities, such as the role of peer mediator. They feel that these roles make a positive difference to other pupils. Pupils' well-being is a high priority for leaders. Pupils are encouraged to understand their feelings and the importance of staying physically and emotionally healthy. They love their time in the 'Earth Class' outside area. Pupils see real value in protecting the environment and connecting with nature. They are proud that their school has won a national award for its ecological work.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not identified what teachers need to teach with enough precision. As a result, not all pupils build accurate knowledge consistently well across all subjects. Leaders should strengthen and refine the curriculum further so that pupils achieve well across all subjects.
- A few staff do not have strong enough subject and pedagogical knowledge. This means that they sometimes plan activities that do not meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND. Leaders should ensure that staff receive training to strengthen their subject knowledge and further develop their understanding of the most effective ways to deliver the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Sutton Valence Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Langley Park | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Kingswood Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Ulcombe Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 15% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Tree Tops | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Latham-Parsons
- Phone
- 01622842188
- Address
- North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3HT
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118314
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.