Valence School

URN: 119032 • Westerham TN16 1QN

Overview

Name
Valence School
URN
119032
Type
Foundation special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Strange (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01959562156
Website
Visit
Address
Westerham Road, Westerham TN16 1QN

Summary

Valence School, located in Westerham, Kent, is a Foundation Special School catering to children and young people aged 4 to 19 with physical disabilities and complex medical needs. With a capacity of 132 pupils, the school offers both day and boarding options, supported by a dedicated staff team of over 200 professionals. The school's primary aim is to foster meaningful independence in students, ensuring they make good educational progress while achieving various accreditations.

The curriculum at Valence is designed to meet the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs of each student. The school promotes a respectful and resilient learning environment, encouraging students to take risks and develop independence. Valence also emphasizes the importance of positive and passionate learning, helping students focus on their abilities and interests.

As part of the Kent SEN Trust, Valence School collaborates with families and external professionals to provide holistic support. The school also extends its outreach services to local mainstream schools, ensuring that children with physical disabilities receive the necessary support in their educational journey.

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Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
132
Pupils
132
Boys
79
Girls
53
FSM %
33.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 132 79 53 132 33.30
2024-09-11 123 74 49 39.80
2023-09-11 113 65 48 32.10
2022-09-11 113 65 48 32.10
2021-09-11 117 70 47 29.90
2020-09-11 105 64 41 28.20

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