The Malling School

Foundation school · Secondary school · West Malling, Kent
ME19 6DH
Composite score
51.2

School overview

The Malling School is a secondary school serving West Malling, Kent, classified by the DfE as a foundation school. It has 1,046 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated The Malling School 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 41.0 — below the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 0.5 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

26% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well below the national average of about 45%. 54% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#2,382
National rank
#352
In South East
#54
In Kent
Top 75%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
41.0
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
26%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
54%
% EBacc grade 5+
11%
EBacc average points score
3.61

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,046 % FSM ever-6 30.6% % EAL 1.2% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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