Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill

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

Warwick Way (Off Tower View), Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill is a primary school in West Malling for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 2nd of 420 primary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 July 2025, report published 17 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 1 July 2025

Aspiration abounds at this inspirational, vibrant school. The school has very high expectations of what pupils can achieve, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These expectations are met. Pupils achieve highly. They benefit from an exceptional education which prepares them very well for their next stage of education. Pupils describe the school as being a place they can 'flourish', and they do. Pupils embody the school values of empower, inspire and connect. Exceptionally kind and warm relationships are the norm throughout the school. Pupils are courteous and considerate. They behave impeccably. Pupils have a strong commitment to equality. They explain that 'we don't judge'. Everyone is welcome here. Pupils are respectful of each other. This helps to create an atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are safe. Pupils are immensely proud to be part of the school. They relish opportunities to represent the school, for example as part of the school band. Uplifting performances allow pupils to showcase their many talents. Pupils contribute to the wider life of the school through leadership roles and membership to different committees. They confidently explain how they have informed policies and changes to playtimes.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths90%

90%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths31%

31%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

226 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals12.4%

12.4%, 14.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.5%

7.5%, 14.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.1%

11.1%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan13.3%

13.3%, 7.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery0.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding63% met the expected standard
The Discovery School0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp1 mileOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Offham Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good59% met the expected standard
More Park Catholic Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good72% 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
Mrs Catherine Sharrock
Address
Warwick Way (Off Tower View), Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4AL
Local authority
Kent
URN
140432

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.