Vale View Community School
107%
Capacity
224
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Vale View Community School
Vale View Community School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dover community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Vale View Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Sprigmore, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11234th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 37 in Dover.
Vale View Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 25 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Vale View Community School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Cross Country, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Drama, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dover, Vale View Community School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Vale View Road, Dover, Dover, CT17 9NP |
| Headteacher | Lisa Sprigmore |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 61.2% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11234th of 13,686
Nationally
1689th of 2,034
In South East
25th of 37
In Dover
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
31%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vale View Road, Dover
Dover, CT17 9NP
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