The Discovery School vs Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
West Malling · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
226 students
| Measure | The Discovery School West Malling, South East | Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #224 of 2,471 | #132 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1061 of 15,697 | #538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 634 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 634 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 31% |
| 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.discovery.kent.sch.uk | www.kingshill.viat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 87.9).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 80%).
- •Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 18%).
- •The Discovery School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 226.
- •The Discovery School is a local authority school while Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill is a academy 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 The Discovery School better than Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill ranks higher (92.6 vs 87.9 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 Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill?
About 1.4 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. Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Discovery School and Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill rank in South East?
The Discovery School is 224th of 2,471 and Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill is 132nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).