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Sutton Valence School

Other independent school · Maidstone, ME17 3HL

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#680 of 2,536

Better than 73% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils826
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Head teacherMr James Thomas
Local authorityKent
Opened01 Jan 1908
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 118958.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.29.14746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%15.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 483--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.37.64, better than England, better than Kent34.8735
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels37.55, similar to England, similar to Kent36.1435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better11.8%, worse than England, worse than Kent17.3%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.21, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study102--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils826
Girls346
Boys480
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.312
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.80.8%
Higher education48.7%
Employment28.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.4%
Apprenticeship1.3%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Sutton Valence School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySutton Valence Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Sutton Valence School

How does Sutton Valence School rank in England?

Sutton Valence School ranks 680 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 73% of schools).

What are Sutton Valence School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sutton Valence School was B-, and 11.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Sutton Valence School?

Sutton Valence School has 826 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Sutton Valence School have a sixth form?

Yes, Sutton Valence School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.