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Sutton Valence Preparatory School

Independent school · Maidstone, ME17 3RF
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-11
  • From £14,376 pa
  • 245 pupils
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A haven for individual development and personalised learning. And despite the promise that the guinea pigs are ‘always a first for a school tour’, we never actually got to see them – which shows just how much is on offer here and how proud the pupils are of every inch of their school community.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
245 ·
Religion
C of E
Fees
£14,376 - £20,959 pa
Local authority
Kent County Council
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Headteacher

Head

Mark Scholey

Since September 2022, Mark Scholey, previously deputy head of Dulwich Prep. Educated at King’s College School, Wimbledon, followed by history degree from Durham, then PGCE and MEd from Cambridge. Initially worked in management consultancy for

Entrance

From 2+ into nursery. Children attend taster day and ‘stay and play’ to get the feel of the school before an offer. From year 3, full day taster and assessments in reading and maths. Children join at any time. Almost non-selective, but careful not to

Open days
March

Exit

There is a ‘one school’ ethos, with most moving up to the senior school. Others went to Invicta Grammar School, Beechwood School, Saint Ronan's, Cornwallis Academy, The Norton Knatchbull School, Valley Park School, Maidstone Grammar School, Weald of

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Teaching & learning

13:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
14
Average class sizes

Pupils

245
Number of pupils

Money matters

Means-tested bursaries available.

Fee information
£14,376 - £20,959 pa

Our view

The sweeping one-way drive is flanked by well-manicured lawns and borders to reveal a superb Victorian country house. At the top, there are signposts for Fort, Piggy Palace, Library Garden, Forest School, Swimming, Secret Garden and Mud Kitchen.

The last word

A haven for individual development and personalised learning. And despite the promise that the guinea pigs are ‘always a first for a school tour’, we never actually got to see them – which shows just how much is on offer here and how proud the pupils

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What the school says

The nursery, pre-prep and prep sections of Sutton Valence School, a through school for ages 2-18, offer a seamless educational journey in a safe, rural environment. Children thrive in a broad curriculum that prioritises academic excellence, community values and respect. We provide opportunities for success beyond the classroom, including forest school and a purpose-built nursery, ensuring holistic development. For those not continuing to our senior school, we maintain a strong focus on achieving high standards, enabling successful entry to local grammar schools. Parents praise us with comments such as 'exceeds all expectations' and 'my child's confidence grows continuously'.

Contact the school

Address

Church Road
Chart Sutton
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 3RF
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Telephone: 01622 842117

Email: enquiries@svprep.svs.org.uk

Website: https://www.svs.org.uk/

Local authority: Kent County Council

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School data & information Sutton Valence Preparatory School Church Road, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3RF
245 Pupil numbers
125/120 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
14 Average class sizes
13:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Sutton Valence Preparatory School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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