Last updated 5 October 2026
School Guide verdict
Sutton Valence School is an independent co-educational secondary in Maidstone, earning a top 5-star rating from School Guide. In its 2025 ISI inspection, the quality of pupils' personal development was judged excellent. The school also offers a Church of England foundation alongside its senior day and boarding education.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
At its 2025 ISI inspection, Sutton Valence School was judged excellent in areas including the success of the school, governance, leadership and management, and the quality of pupils' personal development, while the quality of academic and other achievements was rated good.
There are 826 pupils attending Sutton Valence School.
School Guide awards Sutton Valence School a 5-star rating.
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