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12/02/25

If you can help in any way, please do get in touch! pic.twitter.com/mWdY48b7ZR

12/02/25

A huge thank you to for their generous donation. The children are absolutely loving the new addition to the playground, we have great plans to decorate and make it into a shop. We look forward to showing you the finished result! pic.twitter.com/r85ghd8Abr

10/02/25

Elder Class had great fun last week completing work and activities based around Child Mental Health Week. We thought about what helps our mental health and how to express our emotions. pic.twitter.com/gqArZB5C1m

07/02/25

As part of our Mental Health Awareness Week, we have looked at the importance we play in groups. We also recognise that we are all unique and special. pic.twitter.com/FcGrBtljVe

07/02/25

Elm Class have really enjoyed their print making afternoon. It has been great to learn about the pressure that is needed to create a mark on the tiles. pic.twitter.com/yfAg2ZM5dE

07/02/25

Year 5 were thrilled to receive a signed photograph from Tim Peake. We certainly loved learning about him. pic.twitter.com/PzHV3dtuPK

07/02/25

Number Day in KS1 at Aylesford has been the most amazing celebration of maths and fun! Year 2 can’t wait to try out their TT Rockstars logins for their times tables at home pic.twitter.com/RYMvAHfcUd

07/02/25

Number day raising money for pic.twitter.com/resUX3icU0

07/02/25

Some of the amazing outfits seen today pic.twitter.com/RfmC5c0Re0

07/02/25

Sycamore Class have loved making a class memory box for Children’s Mental Health Week. We are looking forward to adding our memories and feelings all year. pic.twitter.com/Ns3TND5AVM

07/02/25

Thank you so much to the parents for supporting our Year 2 showcase session. We are looking forward to seeing how quickly they can grow and care for a healthy plant! pic.twitter.com/rFGdR9woZJ

07/02/25

Congratulations to the four Year 5 and 6 children who took part in the Invicta Primary STEM Challenge. It was a fantastic event, they had an amazing time and we comfortably beat 10 other schools to first place! pic.twitter.com/e1DE1d6NaW

05/02/25

REMINDER: Number day is this Friday (7th February). We can not wait to see your number and rockstar outfits! Please remember to donate £1 using the link below. https://www.just https://t.co/CiNMJPi1Zn pic.twitter.com/AoDsNlm3Nq

03/02/25

Year 5 have loved learning about the history of space exploration this term. This week we have learned all about and his life onboard the ISS. pic.twitter.com/VuACgjX5vK

29/01/25

Our street art designs are showing great progress! Year 2 have used a huge range of skills to cut out and print their stencils. pic.twitter.com/m5cnzAGeOB

24/01/25

Well done to Olivia in Sycamore class who was very proud after she won this medal for her amazing serving at her local tennis club! Keep up your hard work. pic.twitter.com/Buw3d6UzzT

23/01/25

As part of their Geography learning, Year 6 made Cloud Finders and took them outside to identify which type of clouds we were experiencing today. They unanimously agreed we had a covering of stratus clouds which were the cause of the light rain. pic.twitter.com/zQWHaTrYAF

23/01/25

Year 5 enjoyed their Sister Act dance and drama workshop. Thank you pic.twitter.com/wxixjQ8R4T

20/01/25

Sausage rolls and fruit kebabs made at cooking club tonight! Delicious!#HealthEating pic.twitter.com/KS6ujSQOVx

20/01/25

Year 5 were absolutely thrilled to receive a reply from school and hear about the difference their art work, cards and money raised has made to the staff and children. pic.twitter.com/nfuINU5syg

17/01/25

Year 6 created fantastic mood boards in Art using a range of resources. These really helped develop their ideas for the WW2 propaganda posters they are going to make. pic.twitter.com/ZiqjFwBOVA

13/01/25

At lunch today, Luna and Victoria drew a fantastic diagram of our solar system on the chalkboards and gave a group of younger children a quick Science lesson! Well done, girls, for sharing your excellent subject knowledge! pic.twitter.com/t5noUVriFx

10/01/25

Excellent map work and geographical skills in Year 2 day. The children loved trying a range of French foods whilst exploring facts about France in their country study. pic.twitter.com/xhmKRi4ATz

10/01/25

We were thrilled to see so many children in KS1 earning their Basil Bear for 100 reads today. Such great commitment to their daily reading! pic.twitter.com/rWvzoWS2CP

07/01/25

Year 3 thoroughly enjoyed their science workshop this morning. They learnt a lot about optical illusions and chemical reactions. pic.twitter.com/fZE6JHvaNF

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Posted on: June 29th 2023

Ofsted Outstanding!

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford has been rated ‘Outstanding’ following an Ofsted inspection on 10 and 11 May 2023.

Headteacher, Billy Harrington, said: “We are absolutely overjoyed to have received an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted, following our inspection a few weeks ago. This result reflects the ongoing hard work and commitment of all our pupils, parents, governors, and, of course, our fantastic team of staff.  We are extremely proud of the way in which the report comments that: ‘Pupils thrive at this exciting, nurturing and inclusive school. There is a welcoming, friendly and purposeful atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Pupils are happy and enjoy learning. Parents appreciate this culture, with one saying, ‘Strong leadership from the top, coupled with excellent teaching and support staff, makes for a very happy environment. ‘The school’s values of respect, resilience, responsibility, cooperation and individuality are deeply embedded and very ably demonstrated by the pupils in all that they do.’ Our pupils are, and always will be, our absolute priority and we want the very best for each and every one of them.  I’m so pleased this result gives them another huge positive to be really proud of.”

The report also states: ‘The headteacher is determined and uncompromising in his drive to ensure that all pupils, including the most disadvantaged and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have the very best learning experiences. As a result, leaders have created an impressive and vibrant curriculum. Teachers build on pupils’ knowledge and skills exceptionally well.’

There is also praise, within the report, for reading, the personal development curriculum and the school’s safeguarding arrangements.

The report comes after ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings in November 2016 and January 2022.

Julie Derrick, CEO of Valley Invicta Academies Trust (VIAT), said: “I am so proud of everyone at the school. It is an amazing outcome and testament to the hard work of Mr Harrington and the staff team. The pupils at the school are delightful and absolutely deserve to be proud of themselves. The report eloquently describes what a wonderful place Aylesford is to learn. As a Trust, we all work tirelessly to provide the very best for our pupils across every one of our schools. This Ofsted report shows that the hard work has paid off – to be deemed outstanding in every area is a huge achievement and a clear demonstration of the dedication and passion of our pupils, staff, parents and governors.” 

You can read the full report here: https://www.aylesford.viat.org.uk/2209/information/category/30/ofsted

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