Aylesford School vs The Malling School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aylesford School
Aylesford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
916 students
The Malling School
West Malling · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students
| Measure | Aylesford School Aylesford, South East | The Malling School West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #509 of 679 | #469 of 679 |
| National rank | #3197 of 4,090 | #2924 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 916 | 1,051 |
| Pupils on roll | 916 | 1,051 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.4% | 26.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.4% | 54.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.31 | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | 22.5 | – |
| town | Aylesford | West Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aylesford.kent.sch.uk | www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Malling School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.8 vs 24.8).
- •The Malling School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 916.
- •Aylesford School is a academy school while The Malling School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aylesford School better than The Malling School?
On the Success Index (England), The Malling School ranks higher (30.8 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aylesford School and The Malling School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Aylesford and West Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aylesford School: 916. The Malling School: 1,051. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aylesford School and The Malling School rank in South East?
Aylesford School is 509th of 679 and The Malling School is 469th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).