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
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.
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.
Useful links
- e4education (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Croft Hall School (45.2)
- The Hill Preparatory School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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