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Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is an academy sponsor led primary school in West Malling, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 235 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

224

Pupils

235

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?

The catchment area for Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kent catchment area documents →

Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase: 235 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase has a published admission number of 235 places. 224 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 235, Kent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of West Malling.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →

Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase: School Information

Full address
Derby Drive, Leybourne Chase, West Malling, ME19 5FF
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140430

Other Primary Schools in West Malling

If Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is oversubscribed, these primary schools in West Malling are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase

What is the catchment area for Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?

The catchment area for Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase oversubscribed?

Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is operating close to its capacity of 235 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?

Admission to Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase cover?

Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is a primary school in West Malling, Kent, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?

Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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