What is The Discovery School's Ofsted rating?

The Discovery School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/02/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is The Discovery School a primary or secondary school?

The Discovery School is a primary school in West Malling, for ages 4–11.

Where is The Discovery School?

The Discovery School is in West Malling, ME19 4GJ (Kent local authority).

How many pupils attend The Discovery School?

The Discovery School has around 635 pupils on roll.

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The Discovery School

Outstandinggraded 21/02/2023Ages 4–11635 pupilsDoes not apply

West Malling, ME19 4GJ

Kent

The Discovery School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in West Malling, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 635 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/02/2023, The Discovery School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in West Malling can view The Discovery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in West Malling (ME19 4GJ), The Discovery School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 21/02/2023

Attendance & staffing

Attendance94.7%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence11.8%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher22.3England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS97%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals8.2%England avg 24.0%

English not first language5.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-36%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in West Malling

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Kings Hill School Primary and NurseryOutstanding · 0.8 mi Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill0.9 mi Wateringbury Church of England Primary School1.5 mi More Park Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 mi The Malling SchoolGood · 1.4 mi West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language SrpGood · 1.7 mi

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