Valence School Catchment Area
Valence School is a foundation special not applicable school in Westerham, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 132 pupils, and a capacity of 129 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–19
Age range
132
Pupils
129
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Valence School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Valence School is set by Kent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Valence School — School Information
- Full address
- Westerham Road, Westerham, TN16 1QN
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Free school meals
- 33.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119032
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Frequently Asked Questions — Valence School
Is Valence School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Valence School currently has 132 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 129 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Valence School? ▾
Admission to Valence School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Valence School cover? ▾
Valence School is a not applicable school in Westerham, Kent, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Valence School? ▾
Valence School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.