Valley Park School
URN: 136581 • Maidstone ME14 5DT
Overview
- Name
- Valley Park School
- URN
- 136581
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- D Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01622679421
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Huntsman Lane, Maidstone ME14 5DT
Summary
Valley Park School, located in Maidstone, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,595 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,157. The school is committed to providing a balanced education that prioritises both academic excellence and pastoral care. The ethos is underpinned by the ARK values of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, which guide students in their personal and educational development.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to foster lifelong learning and self-improvement. Through its Futures programme, students are encouraged to pursue their interests and develop resilience. Valley Park School also places a strong emphasis on individual wellbeing, ensuring that students receive tailored support to meet their academic and personal needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Valley Park School promotes an inclusive community where respect and kindness are integral to daily interactions. The school aims to equip students with the skills and values necessary to become responsible global citizens, ready to contribute positively to society. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to foster lifelong learning and self-improvement. Through its Futures programme, students are encouraged to pursue their interests and develop resilience. Valley Park School also places a strong emphasis on individual wellbeing, ensuring that students receive tailored support to meet their academic and personal needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Valley Park School promotes an inclusive community where respect and kindness are integral to daily interactions. The school aims to equip students with the skills and values necessary to become responsible global citizens, ready to contribute positively to society. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (76.6)
- Invicta Grammar School (73.3)
- School of Science and Technology Maidstone (68.3)
- Maidstone Grammar School (67.9)
- Oakwood Park Grammar School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1157
- Pupils
- 1595
- Boys
- 697
- Girls
- 898
- FSM %
- 21.70
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1595 | 697 | 898 | 1157 | 21.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1651 | 756 | 895 | 1157 | 18.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1648 | 787 | 861 | 1157 | 13.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1648 | 787 | 861 | 1157 | 13.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1668 | 841 | 827 | 1157 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1658 | 849 | 809 | 1157 | 7.50 |
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