How many pupils does The Malling School have?

The Malling School has 1,046 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Malling School's Ofsted rating?

The Malling School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).

How does The Malling School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Malling School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Malling School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Malling School is part of The Malling Holmesdale Federation.

Where is The Malling School?

The Malling School is located at Beech Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH.

The Malling School

Beech Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH

Good

Inspected 28 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

39.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,046

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About The Malling School

The Malling School is a foundation school in West Malling, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,046 pupils on roll. It is part of The Malling Holmesdale Federation. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 (2025/26). 30.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,046 / 1,003 (104%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 March 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

30.9%

Free school meals

1.5%

EAL

16.4%

SEN support

9.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.3

Attainment 8

158 pupils

26.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

57.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

53%

To higher education

12%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.4%

Overall absence

26.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

85.57

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

12.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

34.28

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£50,599

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,280 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

5.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£10,331

Spend per pupil

£9,961

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Beech Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH
Phone: 01732840995
Headteacher: John Vennart
Website: www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

The Malling Holmesdale Federation

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Malling School?: The Malling School is a foundation school in West Malling, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Malling School have?: The Malling School has 1,046 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Malling School's Ofsted rating?: The Malling School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 March 2023).
How does The Malling School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Malling School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 in 2025/26.
Is The Malling School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Malling School is part of The Malling Holmesdale Federation.
Where is The Malling School?: The Malling School is located at Beech Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH.

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