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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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