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Valley Park School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,650 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in January 2025.
This school is a member of Valley Invicta Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Invicta Grammar School, School of Science and Technology Maidstone and The Lenham School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Environment and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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