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The Malling School
Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.6 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,046
Capacity
1,003
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 76% nationally. While 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university stands at 53%, with 12% attending top-third universities. However, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 27% of students achieve a grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 27% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 43 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.29049, 0.43348 · ME19 6DH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118897
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Malling School rated by Ofsted?
The Malling School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is The Malling School a good school?
The Malling School scores 66.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Malling School in GCSEs?
The Malling School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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