Valley Park School Catchment Area
Valley Park School is a academy converter secondary school in Maidstone, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1595 pupils, and a capacity of 1157 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,595
Pupils
1,157
Capacity
138%
Fill rate
Valley Park School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Valley Park School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Valley Park School — School Information
- Full address
- Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DT
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136581
Other Secondary Schools in Maidstone
If Valley Park School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Maidstone are the next closest alternatives.
Maidstone Grammar School Catchment Area
Foundation school · ME15 7BT
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Foundation school · ME16 0SF
Cornwallis Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME17 4HX
New Line Learning Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME15 9QL
Invicta Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME14 5DS
Oakwood Park Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME16 8AH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Valley Park School
Is Valley Park School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Valley Park School currently has 1595 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1157 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Valley Park School? ▾
Admission to Valley Park 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 Valley Park School cover? ▾
Valley Park School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.