Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Maidstone, ME14 5DX · Kent · primary school
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44th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 3,465 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 22.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join recorder club and choir, play handball and pop lacrosse, and engage in arts and crafts and cooking. Trips include a Young Voices concert at the 02 Arena and a Children in Need Kent area choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 455. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Overview
The inspection describes a school where leaders and staff have secured a "remarkable consistency of highly inclusive teaching" and an "ambitious curriculum." Pupils are "keenly engaged and enthusiastic" with "exemplary behaviour," creating a "happy, caring atmosphere" where they feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- Attendance figures are "consistently above average," with the school achieving "notable improvements" for those who miss school.
- The curriculum is "well-constructed," systematically emphasising vital knowledge, vocabulary, and oracy while preserving the "unique nature of each subject."
- Early years provision lays "firm foundations," with "meticulously planned activities" securing children’s purposeful play and language development.
- Inclusion is "deeply embedded," with a "specially resourced provision" that is an "integral and well-integrated part of the school community."
- Leadership demonstrates "wholehearted commitment" to improving life chances, with "robust governance arrangements" and high parental satisfaction.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain and hone the renewed focus on disadvantaged pupils to close the remaining gaps between their outcomes compared with other pupils nationally."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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