The Malling School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Beech Road, ME19 6DH |
| School Website | www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1732840995 |
| URN | 118897 |
School Census
| Total | 1010 |
| Girls/Boys | 463/547 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.8%/54.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 228 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/03/2023 | Good |
| 18/06/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 28/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/06/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 28 March 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 18 June 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 June 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 29 April 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 31 January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 03 May 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 September 1999 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 53.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.63 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | 17% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.71 |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.94% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 693 |
| As first preference | 297 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 112 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.88% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 532 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 151 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 452 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 157 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 410 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 395 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 429 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 339 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 271 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 270 |
| As first preference | 83 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 105 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 45% |
| no | 55% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St James the Great Academy
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chapman Way, , ME19 6SD