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The Malling School

The Malling School, West Malling
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The Malling School

Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6DH

A Good-rated secondary school in West Malling.

Foundation school
Pupils
1,046
Ages
11-18
FSM
29.9%
Attainment 8
40.7
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.5%
Basics 9-5
26.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.8%
EBacc APS
3.58
EBacc 9-5
11.1%
EBacc 9-4
18.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

Based on 77 students entered

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About The Malling School

The Malling School is a secondary school in West Malling, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.7. The school has around 1,046 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Beech Road, West Malling, ME19 6DH | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Malling School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Malling School

What is The Malling School's Ofsted rating?
The Malling School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Malling School's latest exam results?
The Malling School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Malling School located?
The Malling School is a secondary school in West Malling, Kent (ME19 6DH).
How many pupils attend The Malling School?
The Malling School has around 1,046 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Malling School with other schools?
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