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28/11/24

Year 5 have been cutting their Lino ready to print next week. Can you spot any of the London landmarks? pic.twitter.com/7NGnjgSb31

26/11/24

Year 5 had a brilliant time at The London Eye and River Cruise to inspire their learning this term. pic.twitter.com/JEPzi7EqRL

26/11/24

Year 5 had a brilliant day visiting the London Eye and River Cruise to inspire their learning this term! pic.twitter.com/VZRWEZ2qQf

22/11/24

Sofia, in Year 6, has worked hard to enhance her learning, making an Anderson Shelter out of materials found at home! Next week, Year 6 will be creating their own shelters in DT, further developing their WWII knowledge! pic.twitter.com/VNGzaptqN2

18/11/24

We were lucky enough to win a free Be Bright, Be Seen reflector for every child in the school from . So important for our children to be safe in the darker mornings and after school. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/yFG4ZWCcqC

18/11/24

Year 5 have been investigating how to separate materials in science using filtration, evaporation, sieving and use of a magnet. pic.twitter.com/Nh7Chkta2Y

15/11/24

Year 4 took on the Children in Need maths challenge today 🐻 pic.twitter.com/m0EtFn7CvY

15/11/24

Year 6 had a fantastic trip to Horton Kirby on Wednesday. They leant all about the lives of evacuees during World War Two in this small village, sat in an Anderson shelter and discovered the part residents played during the war. pic.twitter.com/2XZf4L0Ch8

15/11/24

We have been working hard at VIPS Aylesford to make sure we all show respect all of the time. This week for Anti Bullying Week we had a visit from Chris our local PCSO who talked to us all about the importance of respect and being kind. pic.twitter.com/8qPiJfmi0H

15/11/24

Well done to the Year 5/6 boys football team who had their first match of the season this week. It was a tough game against a good opponent but the boys rallied together to earn a 3-3 draw. pic.twitter.com/FBkAXiCfO9

15/11/24

On Monday VIPS Aylesford marked Remembrance Day with an assembly by Year 6 and a visit to Year 1 by some Veterans from . Our School Council have been selling poppies in school all week. pic.twitter.com/Re7QmP72Pw

13/11/24

Year 1 were visited by the and thoroughly enjoyed sharing their knowledge on WWI and Remembrance. We asked some questions and learned some new facts. Thank you so much for visiting us! pic.twitter.com/1FyddwzlK3

08/11/24

Year 6 began their learning about World War Two this week and are finding it fascinating. Alex very kindly brought her great-grandfather’s medals in to share with the class - she is clearly very proud of him. pic.twitter.com/fJSXw3QC4s

06/11/24

Year 4 enjoyed their learning launch for their new English text ‘The Dark’ when they read their books by torch light! pic.twitter.com/gBPCvCSIEf

06/11/24

At the end of last term, our Hockey team competed against schools across Maidstone in a tournament at Maidstone Hockey Club and WON! 🏆 Well done Aylesford 🏑 pic.twitter.com/dJxKjrOz9B

17/10/24

As part of our learning about people who help us, EYFS have made thank you cards that are being delivered to Maidstone hospital and the ambulance service.#nhs pic.twitter.com/Mg1rojbLIn

16/10/24

A big thank you to all the parents who attended the Year 6 showcase and learnt all about Pop Art and the Ben Day dots technique. Our theme of remembrance raised over £35 for the Royal British Legion! pic.twitter.com/RrKaoiNqb3

11/10/24

Mulberry Class have had a fantastic end to the week. We have explored how exercise affects our body, and spend some time on the pirate ship, as a reward for winning the attendance bear TWO weeks in a row! Well done Mulberry Class 😊 pic.twitter.com/TWzE0efGjL

11/10/24

Some of our children had the opportunity to attend their first ever cross country race last week. They were all amazing but a special shout out to Alarna (Y6) who won her race and Grace (Y2) who came 2nd in hers! Amazing achievements girls - well done! pic.twitter.com/e9ANSIg0fQ

11/10/24

Our Year 5s had a brilliant time at Maidstone Rugby Club playing tag rugby this week. pic.twitter.com/aRtnDhaE0V

11/10/24

Year 4 have been competing in Times Table Rockstars competition with the other schools in our trust and with a lot of hard work, we have won! Well done Birch Class! pic.twitter.com/gVXqlhGwTb

10/10/24

EYFS were visited by our local PCSO Chris and PC Hills today as part of our learning about people who help us. They got to try on the uniform and even have their finger prints taken.#peoplewhohelpus pic.twitter.com/YxTNuJGsry

10/10/24

What an afternoon! Year 1 visited Otterden Countryside Learning Centre pic.twitter.com/hIOivnWSbU

10/10/24

Year 5 were able to visit All Saints Church in Maidstone for LitFest today. We loved hearing about Joseph Coelho and his journey to becoming an author. pic.twitter.com/z1G7WxYncA

09/10/24

Ash class have been making mountains in D.T. Can you tell which type of mountain they all are? pic.twitter.com/j7S4eesJV3

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 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.

Years 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 years 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.

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 2025.

The timetable for ‘in-year’ appeals

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 e mail 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 panels reasons.