Sutton Valence School

Maidstone, Kent

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1576

Founded

2 - 18

Age range

Co-ed

School type

£14,744 - £16,521

Boarding / term

In short

Sutton Valence School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Maidstone, Kent, educating pupils aged 2 - 18 and founded in 1576. Boarding fees are £14,744 - £16,521 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type: Co-ed boarding & day
Boarders from: 11 - 18
Ethos: Anglican
Guardian required: Yes

Known for Choral & Cathedral

About

About Sutton Valence

The story, ethos and character of Sutton Valence.

Setting: Rural
Ethos: Anglican
Head: Mr James Thomas

We are very proud of our community, in the heart of the Kent countryside, where each cares for all and individuality is cherished. There is no standard Suttonian, but we hope that all demonstrate confidence, kindness and commitment in all they do.

As a result of the high expectations and standards we expect and instil, we are delighted that our examination results have improved year on year for the last six years and that we have been recognised for adding value to the academic and all-round education we provide.

School history Sutton Valence School was founded in 1576 by William Lambe, who was born in Sutton Valence village. He moved to London and subsequently became extremely wealthy and a significant philanthropist, funding such projects as Lambe's Conduit, to improve the city's sewage removal.

He became a chorister in Henry VIII's Chapel Royal and later the Master of the Clothworkers' Company. Lambe provided that the School should be run by the Clothworkers' Company after his death, which it did from 1580 until 1910. At this time, ownership was transferred to the United Westminster Schools Foundation.