Invicta Primary School, London
Invicta Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 791st-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Invicta Primary School in detail
Invicta Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "To provide a stimulating learning & teaching environment where every child and adult has the opportunity to enjoy the moment and prepare for their future. At Invicta we aim to inspire children's curiosity, in and beyond the moment, through a focus on creativity, physical activity and emotional health & wellbeing. We employ staff with interests and skills in these areas."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Invicta Primary School, we aim to provide children with rich and authentic experiences to support your child's development. Every child has a right to grow up feeling safe, healthy and to make positive contributions in our society. Our priority focuses on a child's holistic development; physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Friday 20 November 2026, an admissions event on Friday 27 November 2026 and an admissions event on Friday 8 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Invicta Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Greenwich and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 70% in maths).
Getting a place at Invicta Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Invicta Primary School as their first choice and 232 named it as one of their preferences, for 77 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Invicta Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Invicta Primary School are Sherington Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 91% reading, 88% maths); Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 97% maths); Fossdene Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); and Halstow Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 87% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Invicta Primary School.
Sherington Primary SchoolOur Lady of Grace Catholic Primary SchoolFossdene Primary SchoolHalstow Primary School
Who goes there
27.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (35%), Mixed (19%) and Black (16%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Westcombe Park, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blackheath / Royal Standard, 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Invicta Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Invicta Primary School are Leigh Academy Blackheath (0.4 miles), The John Roan School (0.5 miles) and Thomas Tallis School (1 mile).
Leigh Academy BlackheathThe John Roan SchoolThomas Tallis School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
28.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 81% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
25.7
KS2
27
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Invicta Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Invicta Primary School.
- MNS SE London ActivitiesAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Invicta Blackheath SE3At the school · Not yet graded
- AllKidsCan @ Fossdene Primary School700m away · Not yet graded
- Munchkin Sports Blackheath Prep After School Care800m away · Not yet graded
- Basecamp at The Bridge860m away · Not yet graded
- Alpha Club @ Cherry Orchard970m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Invicta Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Invicta Primary School is in Greenwich; for families living there:
Apply to Greenwich for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 63
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 54 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Invicta Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
728 pupils
840 places
112 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,921
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
145
SEN Support
30
EHC Plans
24.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
714
Total Pupils
332
Boys
382
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
44
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,067
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,420
Per pupil
£5262k
Total funding
£282k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
16.7%
Persistent absence
652
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Invicta Primary School
Questions parents ask about Invicta Primary School
What are SATs results like at Invicta Primary School?
Of the pupils at Invicta Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Invicta Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Invicta Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Invicta Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Invicta Primary School is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Invicta Primary School?
Invicta Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 840 places.
How big are the classes at Invicta Primary School?
Classes at Invicta Primary School average 25.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Invicta Primary School?
Invicta Primary School has around 714 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Invicta Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Invicta Primary School in 2024/25. 16.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Invicta Primary School?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Invicta Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Invicta Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: MNS SE London Activities (registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ Invicta Blackheath SE3 (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Invicta Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 54 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Invicta Primary School?
Invicta Primary School is at Invicta Road, Greenwich, London, SE3 7HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)