Sutton Valence Primary School, Maidstone

In its own words: "At Sutton Valence Primary School we ensure our children have a range of experiences to support and encourage their learning. We are a small community primary school in rural Maidstone. Our school is situated on the edge of the village of Sutton Valence, overlooking the Weald of Kent."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our whole school community, I would like to welcome you to Sutton Valence Primary School. My name is Matthew Jones and I have the privilege of being this amazing school’s Headteacher."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Sutton Valence Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 77% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Sutton Valence Primary School as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sutton Valence Primary School are Leigh Academy Langley Park (1.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 78% maths); Kingswood Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 68% reading, 63% maths); The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 83% maths); and Ulcombe Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 31% reading, 23% maths).

Sutton Valence Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

11.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 36 pupils (17.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Staplehurst Rail Station, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The King's Head (opposite), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, other crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

In 2024/25, Sutton Valence Primary School issued 17 suspensions, 8.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.