Vale View Community School
URN: 145355 • Dover CT17 9NP
Overview
- Name
- Vale View Community School
- URN
- 145355
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Sprigmore (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01304202821
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vale View Road, Dover CT17 9NP
Summary
Vale View Community School is a mixed primary academy located in Dover, Kent, with a current enrolment of 224 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school emphasizes a mission of "Being the best I can be," aiming to empower children through real-life learning opportunities and enriching experiences. The vision focuses on expanding horizons for learning and life, fostering a sense of community and self-worth among students.
The school promotes core values of determination, respect, responsibility, positivity, and collaboration. These values are integrated into the daily experiences of students, encouraging them to achieve their goals, respect diversity, and work effectively in teams. The school council actively involves children in shaping how these values are expressed throughout their education.
For parents considering Vale View for their children, admissions for those turning four before 1st September 2025 can be made through Kent County Council. The school provides various resources for parents, including information on school meals, uniform, and behaviour policies, ensuring a supportive environment for families.
The school promotes core values of determination, respect, responsibility, positivity, and collaboration. These values are integrated into the daily experiences of students, encouraging them to achieve their goals, respect diversity, and work effectively in teams. The school council actively involves children in shaping how these values are expressed throughout their education.
For parents considering Vale View for their children, admissions for those turning four before 1st September 2025 can be made through Kent County Council. The school provides various resources for parents, including information on school meals, uniform, and behaviour policies, ensuring a supportive environment for families.
Useful links
- A proud member of Whinless Down Academy Trust (other)
- Website by e4education (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Sitemap (other)
- Whinless Down Academy Trust (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- Eco Defenders (other)
- PSHE (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 224
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 61.20
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 224 | 108 | 116 | 210 | 61.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 234 | 114 | 120 | 210 | 56.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 241 | 117 | 124 | 210 | 49.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 241 | 117 | 124 | 210 | 49.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 229 | 108 | 121 | 210 | 43.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 242 | 110 | 132 | 210 | 31.30 |
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