Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery vs The Discovery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
The Discovery School
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
634 students
| Measure | Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery West Malling, South East | The Discovery School West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #782 of 2,471 | #224 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4340 of 15,697 | #1061 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 472 | 634 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 634 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Malling | West Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kingshillschool.org.uk/ | www.discovery.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 67.6).
- •The Discovery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 63%).
- •Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 18%).
- •The Discovery School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 472.
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 Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery better than The Discovery School?
On the Success Index (England), The Discovery School ranks higher (87.9 vs 67.6 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 Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery and The Discovery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Malling and West Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery: 472. The Discovery School: 634. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery and The Discovery School rank in South East?
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery is 782nd of 2,471 and The Discovery School is 224th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).