Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
95%
Capacity
224
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is a state-funded None primary school serving the Tonbridge and Malling community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 235 places).
the school is led by headteacher Gemma Robinson (Head of School), it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3661st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 41 in Tonbridge and Malling.
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (42 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase include Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tonbridge and Malling, Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Derby Drive, West Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 5FF |
| Headteacher | Gemma Robinson (Head of School) |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 235 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3661st of 13,686
Nationally
499th of 2,034
In South East
12th of 41
In Tonbridge and Malling
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
42 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
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Contact Information
Derby Drive, West Malling
Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 5FF
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