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17/10/25

Beech class have been working so hard on their geography learning about mountains this term. Their final outcome was a non chronological report summarising all that they have learnt. Well done Year 5.

17/10/25

We all enjoyed a wonderful 'pumpkin assembly' on Wednesday delivered by Ashleigh from Spadework. We all learnt so much and hope to be able to go and pick pumpkins there over half term. 

17/10/25

Finally dry, here are just a few examples of Year 5's finished product. You can see a plateau, a volcanic and two fold mountains!     âché

14/10/25

We had a very exciting day today when we welcomed a new member of our Aylesford family - Obi! Obi will be joining us once a week to support children with their reading and their wellbeing and mental health.

14/10/25

Well done to the Year 5 and 6 boys football team who competed in the Stones In The Community football tournament hosted by  at The Gallagher Stadium. The team represented the school brilliantly! Congratulations  on winning the whole thing!

10/10/25

🎨 Miss Moroney has loved seeing all the amazing art around school this week! 👀 Pop Art Portraits in Year 6 🧱 Roman mosaics in the making in Year 4 🎭 Jawlensky-inspired oil pastel portraits in Year 2 🐌 Year 1 exploring patterns on clay snails So much creativity on display!🌟

10/10/25

Elm Class had a fantastic afternoon sculpting snails from clay! Look closely at the shells - can you spot the unique lines and patterns in their creations? 🐌🎨

10/10/25

Year 5 have published their incredible balanced arguments, based on whether our protagonist - Alex Rider - should be allowed to carry weapons (as a fourteen-year-old spy). What do you think? Which side are you on - for or against?   

06/10/25

Year 6 have been using everyday items to recreate the process of fossilisation. Next week, we will see what happens to the gummy worms after being left under layers of bread and heavy books.

05/10/25

KS1 had a wonderful time at the Dance and Movement event this week!

05/10/25

A huge well done to our Year 6 Trampette team who were unbeaten in last weeks tournament bringing the trophy back to Aylesford for the second year running!

03/10/25

Sycamore Class have been creating gymnastic sequences using the apparatus, and challenging themselves brilliantly!

03/10/25

Four of our lovely Year 6 children represented us incredibly well at the OPGS maths challenge. Well done!

02/10/25

Year 6 had a visit from the magistrates today to learn all about the court systems, laws and punishments.

01/10/25

Year 5 painted their mountains today and they look incredible! It almost feels like you're looking at the Alps or Everest! The children should be very proud of their work! Next step: labelling the features  

01/10/25

Pine Class wrote some incredible diary entries yesterday. Miss Blackwell was extremely proud. Keep up the hard work everyone! We will publish these today.

29/09/25

Another huge well done to Grace for another football trophy - this time for her 2 goals!

26/09/25

Year 1 had a fantastic Maths Showcase, sharing their number and place value knowledge with families! A huge thank you to everyone who came — it was lovely to speak with you and see the children so proud of their learning. 👏✨     

26/09/25

Well done to the Year 5 and 6 girls football team, who reached the last 16 in the Stones in the Community tournament at  !

26/09/25

Year 4 performing their partner balances in PE!

26/09/25

Hazel class had fun in their computing lesson earlier this week. They were learning about hardware and had to match different types of hardware to their definition!

26/09/25

Fabulous turn out from parents and the local community for our  this morning. Thank you for coming and supporting this great cause. 

25/09/25

Fun in the autumn sun on KS2 today! Den building, mud kitchen and our new play equipment. #schooldays#

25/09/25

Hazel class enjoyed their computing lesson on hardware. The sorted different types of hardware and matched them to the correct definition!

24/09/25

Pine Class had an exciting afternoon today. They built their pneumatic systems and painted their egg boxes ready to create their moving monsters next week.

Admissions Arrangements

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford has a published admission number (PAN) of 60 pupils, admitted into the Reception Class. Applications for places will be made in accordance with Kent Local Authority's co-ordinated admission arrangements and will be made on the Primary Common Application Form (PCAF), provided and administered by the Kent Local Authority.

For further information regarding the schools admission process please contact the school office.

Appeal Dates and Information 2025/2026

If you have not been offered a place following an in-year application, the law entitles you to appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel. This panel is completely independent of the school and the Local Authority. In accordance with the 2022 School Admission Appeals Code Appeals, the admission authority and appeal panels have elected for all admissions appeals to be held online.

If you wish to appeal, please use the links below to complete your appeal online.

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 - Link

Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 - Link

Please do NOT use ANY other appeal form or send your form to your local authority. It is highly recommended that you download the explanatory booklet about appeals which you should read before you complete the appeal form. Booklet Link 

If your appeal is for Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, you are strongly advised to read the section on Key Stage 1 appeals on page 18.

You should include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form and you MUST state the grounds of your appeal at the time you lodge your appeal form. Your appeal form will not be accepted unless you give the grounds of your appeal. You may appeal for more than one school but please complete a separate appeal form for each school you wish to appeal. No photographs of your child will be accepted.

Please note that the online form will ask you to download two utility bills dated in the last THREE months. If you do not have access to a scanner, please take two photographs using a mobile phone and upload the photographic files.

If you wish to contact the clerk, email: clerk@educationappeals.com

Information about Primary Transfer appeals will be posted on this website before 28 February 2026.

The timetable for 'in-year' appeals is as follows:

Last day for lodging appeal forms

20 school days after the decision letter informing you that you had not been offered a place.

Invitation letter giving details about your hearing will be sent by the Clerk to the Independent Appeal Panel

At least 10 school days before the hearing. This may be emailed.

All in year appeal will be heard within 30 school days of the appeal form being lodged.

Closing date for any additional supporting evidence

FIVE working days before your hearing. You are advised that additional paperwork received on the day of the appeal hearing will not be taken into account. Please email to clerk@educationappeals.com 

Please note that slightly different rules will apply for any primary transfer appeals into Reception.

Letter from the Clerk informing you of the decision of the independent appeal panel

Due to the high number of appeals, an email is sent a few working days after your hearing with the decision of the panel. This is followed up around 10 working days later with a letter outlining the panel’s reasons.