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23/06/25

Ash class spent some time reading for pleasure this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/UB9kU1K6J8

20/06/25

Elder class have been busy this morning starting their art work on Georgia O'Keeffe by creating inspirational mood boards. pic.twitter.com/5Fnfye8sPS

20/06/25

Beech class also had a great lesson with Dr Crouch! pic.twitter.com/1VtKlztw34

20/06/25

Ash class had a great time learning all about different reactions with Dr Crouch from pic.twitter.com/3mBVaOzy1D

19/06/25

Year 5 enjoying their American football session. pic.twitter.com/pxw2zhZRN6

19/06/25

Shoutout to Georgia for coming 1st place in her dance show last weekend! What a trophy! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/7AFZkAk6Lk

19/06/25

Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed their Science workshop today with Dr Crouch from Invicta as part of our Science Week. It was not only informative and fun, but also an excellent introduction to Year 7 science lessons! pic.twitter.com/y8ZTY90kBq

19/06/25

Year 5 loved their cricket session yesterday! pic.twitter.com/4yWdSeCGhm

18/06/25

Year 5 produced their fruit salad today in DT. We really noticed the locally sourced fruit was fresher and tastier compared to the fruit, which had travelled from other countries. pic.twitter.com/fNvzdpZTmF

17/06/25

Willow class has made some wonderful fact files today all about pirates! pic.twitter.com/33LagVc0e2

17/06/25

Pine Class are thoroughly enjoying science week! Today, they made and tested paper aeroplanes. Whose would fly the furthest? They learned all about how aeroplanes fly. Some of the key vocabulary included: - air resistance - gravity - upthrust - weight - dynamics pic.twitter.com/TAnjHUNlcX

17/06/25

Year 5 had a great time learning how to play dragon ball yesterday. Thank you to Mr Stacey and Miss Scott for organising an amazing sports week! pic.twitter.com/GOczrlYymE

17/06/25

Year 5 had a brilliant time in their tennis workshop this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/5TsfRDTiCc

17/06/25

Year 4 loved learning how to play tennis today with pic.twitter.com/TYJHRMFvbj

17/06/25

Our Year 5 and 6 Cricket players had a great time in the sunshine on Friday playing dynamos cricket! pic.twitter.com/fhvwsWxisy

16/06/25

We are delighted to be a part of the e-Waste Warriors project, “Recycle Your Electricals.” Please bring your old electrical items (batteries removed) and place them in the big pink bins at the front of the school before Friday 11th July! pic.twitter.com/UWT32cO5TX

16/06/25

Ava in Yr 5 had a very busy weekend competing in a dance competition. She won in two categories and also won the overall title award of Miss Prestige. Well done Ava on all your hard work! pic.twitter.com/R76gzpJn1q

16/06/25

We are all so proud of Grace in Year 2 because she had her hair cut at the weekend and donated 7 ins to the . Well done Grace, a wonderfully kind gesture. pic.twitter.com/9Q2teyT6WO

13/06/25

Elder Class at Sports Day and Year 6 taking part in their Athlete's Workshop event. pic.twitter.com/pdClleCEfU

13/06/25

Ash and Beech class taking part in the fitness circuit today with our athlete. pic.twitter.com/r50gd8nzci

13/06/25

Ash class produced some wonderful vehicle 3D modelling in computing this week. We wonder if these will end up on our streets one day? pic.twitter.com/Xd2n5XHTWR

13/06/25

☀️🏃‍♂️ What an amazing Sports Day! The sun was shining, spirits were high, and everyone had an incredible time. Thank you to all who made it so special! pic.twitter.com/8cGrONCJdW

13/06/25

Elm Class had a wonderful morning with . We've learned about basketball as a sport and completed a fitness circuit. pic.twitter.com/xR5NBizWiq

10/06/25

A huge well done to Seán who played in a football tournament at Stamford Bridge last week! 💙 ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/IIVv2o7duj

08/06/25

Year 6 PGL Crew 2025 pic.twitter.com/BzZ5Y6hDkq

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.

Please click this link for the Kent County Council Primary School Admissions information 2025.

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

Appeal Dates and Information

If you have not been offered a place, the law entitles you to appeal against that decision to an Independent Appeal Panel. The panel is completely independent of the school and the Local Authority. All appeals will be heard online, which has the advantage that your appeal can be heard from your home or place of work.

If you wish to appeal for a place in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, please use this link to complete your appeal online.

If you wish to appeal for a place in Years 3–6 please use this link to complete your appeal online.

Please do NOT use ANY other appeal form or send your form to your local authority. It is suggested that you download the explanatory booklet about appeals which you should read before you complete the appeal form. Those applying for a place in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 are advised to read the section in the appeal’s booklet which refer to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

Booklet Link  

If you are appealing for a place in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, you are advised to read the section in the booklet which refers to appeals for these years.

You should include any evidence or supporting material with your appeal form and you MUST give the grounds for your appeal at the time you lodge your appeal form. Your appeal form will not be accepted unless you state the grounds for your appeal. You may appeal for more than one school.

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 with a mobile phone and upload the photographic files.

Full details about the hearing will be sent to you with your invitation to the hearing.

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

The timetable for appeals is as follows: 

Last day for lodging appeal forms for a place in RECEPTION to start in September 2025

4pm on Monday 19 May 2025 to guarantee that your appeal will be heard in the first tranche of appeals. Appeals lodged later may not be heard until the second tranche which could be in September 2025.  You MUST state the reasons for your appeal and supply any documentary evidence at this stage.

The stage 1 part of the hearing (with other parents present) will take place on

Wednesday 2 July 2025, time to be advised on letter of invitation.

Part 2, the individual private hearings, will take place on

Wednesday 2 July 2025, time to be advised on letter of invitation.

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 stage 1 hearing.

Any additional supporting evidence

Wednesday 25 June 2025. You are advised that additional paperwork received on the day of the appeal hearing will not be taken into account. Please email any ADDITIONAL paperwork to clerk@educationappeals.com before the deadline.

Letter from the clerk informing you of the decision of the Independent Appeal Panel

Due to the high number of appeals held at this time, this may not be sent until up to 10 school days after the last hearing for the school.

Timetable for appeals for mid-term applications is as follows:

Last day for lodging appeal forms following a refusal for a place in-year or mid-term

You must lodge the appeal form within 20 school days upon receipt of your letter of refusal. You MUST state the reasons for your appeal and supply documentary evidence at this stage. Appeals are held within 30 school days of receipt of the appeal form.

The timetable for in-year appeals

Last day for lodging appeal forms

20 school days after the decision letter informing you that you have 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 appeals 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.