Sutton Valence School A GSG School
- Sutton Valence School
North Street
Sutton Valence
Kent
ME17 3HL - Head: Mr James Thomas
- T 01622 845200
- F 01622 844103
- E enquiries@svs.org.uk
- W www.svs.org.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18 with a linked prep school.
- Read about the best schools in Kent
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Kent
- Pupils: 577; sixth formers: 189
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £23,631 - £28,080; Boarding £31,821 - £43,440 pa
- Open days: September, October and May
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- Linked schools: Sutton Valence Preparatory School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Set down the hill, in a beautifully converted church in the centre of the charming village, the art and DT department is a Fitbit user’s dream. The head and head of prep have good-humoured tussles over who gets to display the student work – so, to avoid any fallout, it is rotated between the two schools – and there’s an annual exhibition reception for the GCSE and A level projects. Vertical tutor groups identified as a strength by parents and pupils – helping to ‘look after all members of the community’ and cementing the ‘community spirit’ where ‘everyone knows everybody’. Wellbeing is delivered both via…
What the school says...
Pupils have been inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Sutton Valence School since 1576. One of our greatest strengths is the relationship we foster between all of our community: staff, pupils and their families. By maintaining this triangle of communication between the School, the pupil and the parents we are able to achieve so much more for the children and to support them in exceeding their potential.
We offer a broad, challenging curriculum, flexibly delivered to suit the needs of all pupils, which is enriched by an outstanding range of co-curricular activities. The combination of outstanding teaching and consistent effort by our pupils brings enviable results; Top 10% of schools for value added at A Level. ...Read more
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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Sports
Fencing
Shooting
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2021, James Thomas, previously head of senior school at the British School in Tokyo. Educated at St Paul’s, followed by theology degree from Trinity Hall, Cambridge and MA in educational leadership and then NPQH from University of London. Has also been head of theology and philosophy at both Dulwich College and Wellington College – and master in charge of Oxbridge applications at the latter. It was here, at Wellington, that his commitment to the ‘wellbeing revolution’ was sparked by Anthony Seldon’s trailblazing work (he is a great inspiration to him) – he is surprised how behind the curve many still are and is pleased SVS is making good progress in this sphere. Also did a stint as director of studies at Harrow International School, Hong Kong. Enjoys music, choirs, sport, travel and current...
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Subject results
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Special Education Needs
The whole staff are accustomed to teaching pupils with mild dyslexia. Support and special lessons are provided as needed by a small Learning Support Department of qualified specialists. Communication between this department and mainstream teaching is good, and it is happily accepted that children sometimes develop an especial confidence in Learning Support Staff.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
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| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
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| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
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| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
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| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
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| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
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| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
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| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
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| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
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| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
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| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbourne Park School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Academic Scholarship |
| Saint Ronan's School | 2024 | 6 | 8 | Academic Scholarship (2); Sports Scholarships (3); Art Scholarship; Drama Scholarship; Music Scholarship |
| Spring Grove School | 2024 | 1 | 2 | Academic Scholarship; Music Scholarship |
| St Michael's Preparatory School | 2024 | 2 | ||
| Sutton Valence Preparatory School | 2024 | 38 | 17 | Scholarships: 4 Sports, 2 sport exhibitions, 2 Art, 2 Art Exhibitions, 3 Music, 1 Music exhibitions, 1 drama scholarships, 1 drama exhibition, 1 academic exhibition. |
| Vinehall School | 2024 | 1 |
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