Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Holborough Lakes, Pollyfield Close, Snodland, ME6 5GROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes is a primary school in Snodland for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 59th of 420 primary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 11 September 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 June 2025

Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes has exceptionally high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils are incredibly eager to learn in this respectful and welcoming school. They demonstrate remarkable resilience in their learning. When they may find something challenging, they do not give up. Pupils are highly supportive of their peers in the classroom. They actively help each other to achieve. Pupils behave very well. They do not tolerate any interruptions to their learning. Classrooms are calm, happy places where pupils have a thirst for finding out new things. From the early years to Year 6, pupils are confident communicators who are excited to share what they are capable of. They thoroughly enjoy coming to school each day and attend very well. The school prioritises wider opportunities for pupils beyond their academic studies. Each day, all pupils complete active tasks together to support their physical health and ensure they are mentally prepared for learning. High-quality support and care help pupils to understand their emotions and cope with any setbacks they may face. Pupils feel safe and well looked after. They know that staff will help them if they have any concerns.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

234 pupils on roll, with places for 227

Eligible for free school meals12.8%

12.8%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.5%

14.5%, 7.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.2%

13.2%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan12.8%

12.8%, 6.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Snodland CofE Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
St Katherine's School & Nursery0.7 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard
Halling Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
Burham Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Jeanette Brumby
Address
Holborough Lakes, Pollyfield Close, Snodland, ME6 5GR
Local authority
Kent
URN
140431

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.