SchoolScoresValley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Holborough Lakes, Pollyfield Close, Snodland, ME6 5GR
01634 242839 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Kent comparisons use the 248 of its 459 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 211 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 35th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 127th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 167th highest of 188 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 73rd highest of 244 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 84 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 74% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 44th highest of 248 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Kent figures pool parents at the Kent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
81% — 19 points above the Kent average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 54 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (56%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 120 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.4 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Snodland. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Snodland CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Katherine's School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Halling Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wouldham, All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burham CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's CofE Primary School, Eccles 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lunsford Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookfield Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookfield Infant School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes?
96% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 54 families put Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes as their first choice for 30 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140431.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.