The Malling School
Foundation school · Sixth form
West Malling, ME19 6DH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 24% in England
6 of 11 in Tonbridge and Malling
Pupils
1,051
First preferences per place
1.65
2026/27
Absence
8.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 40.5 | 41.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 33% | 26% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 33% | 39% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 | -0.21 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Aylesford School · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
- The Holmesdale School · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
- St Simon Stock Catholic School · 2.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 48% in England
- St Augustine Academy · 2.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
- Oakwood Park Grammar School · 3.0 mi · No rating · Top 4% in England
- The Maplesden Noakes School · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 10% in England
The neighbourhood
The Malling School is in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe (typical home £465,000, crime low).
What is The Malling School's Ofsted rating?
The Malling School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Malling School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Malling School is in the bottom 24% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.