SchoolScoresValley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Derby Drive, Leybourne Chase, West Malling, ME19 5FF
01732 840908 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 July 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
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
West Malling comparisons use the 5 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 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 | West Malling | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Malling. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Malling. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Malling. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Malling. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Malling. Higher than 90% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 79% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Malling. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 96% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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. West Malling figures pool parents at the West Malling 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
33 pupils in this year group.
76% — 14 points above the Kent average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 27% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (82%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 83 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.1
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 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in West Malling. Higher than 59% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 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
- Ryarsh Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Malling CofE Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- More Park Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lunsford Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift St James the Great 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Offham Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookfield Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Brookfield Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Katherine's School and Nursery 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% 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 Leybourne Chase's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?
100% of the 42 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 Leybourne Chase to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 28 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 140430.
- 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.