The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Robinson (Head of School) (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derby Drive, Leybourne Chase, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5FF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Rosewood School
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Ryarsh Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Malling Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Language Unit
Primary · 1.3km away
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
Primary · 1.3km away
More Park Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lunsford Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Lift St James the Great
Primary · 2.3km away
Offham Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase's Ofsted rating?
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase take?
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is in West Malling, ME19 5FF, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase have a sixth form?
No, Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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