North Borough Junior School vs Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Borough Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
445 students
| Measure | North Borough Junior School Maidstone, South East | Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1673 of 2,471 | #715 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9925 of 15,697 | #3877 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 350 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.north-borough.kent.sch.uk/ | www.eastborough.viat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 41.0).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 6%).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough is the larger school with 445 students compared with 350.
- •North Borough Junior School is a local authority school while Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Borough Junior School better than Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough ranks higher (70.3 vs 41.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are North Borough Junior School and Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Borough Junior School: 350. Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Borough Junior School and Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough rank in South East?
North Borough Junior School is 1673rd of 2,471 and Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough is 715th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).