Best 3 Primary schools in West Malling – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery (Primary) in West Malling; The Discovery School (Primary) in West Malling; Offham Primary School (Primary) in West Malling — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery, The Discovery School and Offham Primary School. They are primary phase and community school type located around West Malling, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,300, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–5–10%; all under Kent local authority.

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Attribute	Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery ME19 4LS	The Discovery School ME19 4GJ	Offham Primary School ME19 5NX
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	West Malling Kent ME19 4LS	West Malling Kent ME19 4GJ	West Malling Kent ME19 5NX
Latest Ofsted	1 19 Mar 2024	1 26 Apr 2023	1 15 Jun 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	630	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	Kent (886)	Kent (886)
Website	www.kingshillschool.org.uk	www.discovery.kent.sch.uk	www.offham.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01732842739	01732847000	01732842355
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery

ME19 4LS

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: West Malling
Kent
ME19 4LS
Ofsted: 1 19 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.kingshillschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01732842739

The Discovery School

ME19 4GJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: West Malling
Kent
ME19 4GJ
Ofsted: 1 26 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.discovery.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01732847000

Offham Primary School

ME19 5NX

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: West Malling
Kent
ME19 5NX
Ofsted: 1 15 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.offham.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01732842355

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.