The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Rye (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Cricket Ground, Norman Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6RL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Malling Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Language Unit
Primary · Very close
More Park Catholic Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
Primary · 1.3km away
The Rosewood School
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Lift St James the Great
Primary · 1.7km away
Offham Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Ryarsh Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Lunsford Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp's Ofsted rating?
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp?
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp take?
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp?
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp is in West Malling, ME19 6RL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp have a sixth form?
No, West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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