Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough
Vinters Road, Maidstone, ME14 5DX
Ofsted report card
Strong standard overall
New Nov 2025 system · 7 areas rated · See below
See the Ofsted ratingsPupils
441
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
441
Headteacher
Mrs Lydia Vincett (Head of School)
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Rated across 7 areas
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough is a mixed primary school based in Maidstone for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 441 pupils on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Maidstone on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Mrs Lydia Vincett (Head of School) leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 31 March 2026, Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 70% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 3.6%, which is attendance of about 96.4% (2024/25). Around 20.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough
You apply for a place at Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Autism. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 15; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough contact details and location
You will find Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough at Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX. The school office can be reached on 01622 754633. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Leadership & Governance
How well the school is led and overseen
Curriculum & Teaching
What pupils are taught and how well
Achievement
How well pupils do in their learning
Attendance & Behaviour
How pupils behave and how often they attend
Personal Development & Wellbeing
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Inclusion
How well the school supports every pupil, including those with extra needs
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Based on the Ofsted inspection of 31/03/2026.
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerValley Invicta Primary School at East Borough results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 15; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
- Autism
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough Good at its inspection on 31 March 2026. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough and what ages does it take?
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough has around 441 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough offer?
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough is recorded as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need include Autism. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough's term dates and INSET days?
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough and how do I contact the school?
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough is at Vinters Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX. The office number is 01622 754633. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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