The Malling School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Foundation school
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityKent
AddressBeech Road, ME19 6DH
URN118897

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications693
As first preference297
As second preference205
As third preference112
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers153
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.88%
Total Applications532
As first preference244
As second preference151
As third preference83
Total Offers Made145
first preference offers130
second preference offers9
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.44%
Total Applications452
As first preference207
As second preference115
As third preference84
Total Offers Made153
first preference offers144
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications382
As first preference118
As second preference104
As third preference58
Total Offers Made157
first preference offers117
second preference offers22
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications410
As first preference163
As second preference126
As third preference66
Total Offers Made153
first preference offers132
second preference offers12
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications395
As first preference168
As second preference109
As third preference74
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers135
second preference offers27
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.36%
Total Applications429
As first preference214
As second preference84
As third preference81
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers157
second preference offers13
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications324
As first preference159
As second preference91
As third preference47
Total Offers Made168
first preference offers144
second preference offers16
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications339
As first preference137
As second preference87
As third preference70
Total Offers Made148
first preference offers137
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications271
As first preference86
As second preference88
As third preference59
Total Offers Made113
first preference offers86
second preference offers11
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications270
As first preference83
As second preference90
As third preference53
Total Offers Made105
first preference offers83
second preference offers10
third preference offers5

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree67%
agree25%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree67%
agree29%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree60%
agree33%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree13%
agree8%
disagree2%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
not applicable68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree53%
agree34%
disagree11%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree57%
agree17%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes45%
no55%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree75%
agree16%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree69%
agree26%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree26%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree67%
agree26%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree74%
agree25%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree79%
agree21%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree69%
agree25%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes94%
no6%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin87.9%
any other white background ethnic origin2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

St James the Great Academy

(0.28 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Chapman Way, , ME19 6SD