The Discovery School
Community school
West Malling, ME19 4GJ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 17% in England
10 of 40 in Tonbridge and Malling
Pupils
634
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
5.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 67% | 76% | 80% | |
| Higher standard | 12% | 10% | 18% | |
| Reading | 71% | 90% | 91% | |
| Writing | 86% | 85% | 84% | |
| Maths | 81% | 87% | 89% |
Nearby primary schools
- Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery · 0.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 20% in England
- Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 4% in England
- Wateringbury Church of England Primary School · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 30% in England
- More Park Catholic Primary School · 1.6 mi · No rating · Top 14% in England
- Lift St James the Great · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 21% in England
- West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
Best primary schools in Kings Hill · Best primary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
The Discovery School is in Kings Hill & Wateringbury (typical home £545,000, crime low).
What is The Discovery School's Ofsted rating?
The Discovery School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does The Discovery School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Discovery School is in the top 17% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.