The Discovery School

About The Discovery School

The Discovery School is a community school in West Malling, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 635 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

635 / 630 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 February 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Discovery Drive, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4GJ

Phone

01732847000

Interim Headteacher

Tina Gobell

Website

www.discovery.kent.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Discovery School?

The Discovery School is a community school in West Malling, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does The Discovery School have?

The Discovery School has 635 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Discovery School's Ofsted rating?

The Discovery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2023).

How does The Discovery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

80% of pupils at The Discovery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Discovery School?

The Discovery School is located at Discovery Drive, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4GJ.