The Discovery School vs The Malling School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Discovery School
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
634 students
The Malling School
West Malling · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students
| Measure | The Discovery School West Malling, South East | The Malling School West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #224 of 2,471 | #469 of 679 |
| National rank | #1061 of 15,697 | #2924 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 634 | 1,051 |
| Pupils on roll | 634 | 1,051 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Malling | West Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.discovery.kent.sch.uk | www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 30.8).
- •The Malling School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 634.
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 The Discovery School better than The Malling School?
On the Success Index (England), The Discovery School ranks higher (87.9 vs 30.8 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 The Discovery School and The Malling School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between West Malling and West Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Discovery School: 634. The Malling School: 1,051. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Discovery School and The Malling School rank in South East?
The Discovery School is 224th of 2,471 and The Malling School is 469th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).