132
Pupils · 2024/25
7%
EAL · 2024/25
61%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 03/12/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Valence School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
132
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
7%
FSM eligible
35%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence
61%
Contact
Address
Westerham Road, Westerham, TN16 1QN
Local authority
Kent
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 132 | 5.4 | 100% | 7% | 35% | 15% | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 123 | 4.1 | 100% | 5% | 42% | 18% | 65% |
| 2022/23 | 119 | 2.0 | 100% | 4% | 29% | 20% | 57% |
| 2021/22 | 113 | 2.0 | 100% | 4% | 32% | 25% | 83% |
| 2020/21 | 117 | 2.2 | 100% | 4% | 24% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 102 | 1.9 | 100% | 3% | 42% | 13% | 48% |
| 2017/18 | 102 | 1.9 | 100% | 0% | 33% | 10% | 35% |
| 2016/17 | 99 | 1.9 | 100% | 0% | 32% | 9% | 23% |
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