The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 476
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Beth McKenzie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4LS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery?
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery currently has 476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery take?
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery?
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery is in West Malling, ME19 4LS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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