The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,046
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- The Malling Holmesdale Federation
- Head
- Mr John Vennart (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Malling School a selective school?
No. The Malling School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Malling School's Ofsted rating?
The Malling School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Malling School?
The Malling School currently has 1,046 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Malling School take?
The Malling School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Malling School?
The Malling School is in West Malling, ME19 6DH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Malling School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Malling School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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