Ryarsh Primary School vs Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryarsh Primary School
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
West Malling · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
230 students
| Measure | Ryarsh Primary School West Malling, South East | Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #333 of 2,471 | #267 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1670 of 15,697 | #1281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 27% |
| 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 | West Malling | West Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ryarsh.kent.sch.uk/ | www.leybournechase.viat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 83.2).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 73%).
- •Ryarsh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 27%).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is the larger school with 230 students compared with 209.
- •Ryarsh Primary School is a local authority school while Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase 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 Ryarsh Primary School better than Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase ranks higher (86.1 vs 83.2 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 Ryarsh Primary School and Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Malling and West Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ryarsh Primary School: 209. Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ryarsh Primary School and Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase rank in South East?
Ryarsh Primary School is 333rd of 2,471 and Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase is 267th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).