Southwater Infant Academy vs Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwater Infant Academy
Horsham · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
230 students
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
West Malling · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
230 students
| Measure | Southwater Infant Academy Horsham, South East | Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #54 of 2,471 | #267 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #219 of 15,697 | #1281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Horsham | West Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk | www.leybournechase.viat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Southwater Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 86.1).
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 Southwater Infant Academy better than Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?
On the Success Index (England), Southwater Infant Academy ranks higher (96.3 vs 86.1 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 Southwater Infant Academy and Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Horsham and West Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southwater Infant Academy: 230. Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southwater Infant Academy and Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase rank in South East?
Southwater Infant Academy is 54th 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).