The Discovery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Discovery Drive Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4GJ |
| Phone | 01732847000 |
| Reference Number | 134057 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 624 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.8%
Girls: 49.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 38 | 90 |
| 2 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 3 | 47 | 44 | 91 |
| 4 | 49 | 41 | 90 |
| 5 | 43 | 50 | 93 |
| 6 | 42 | 49 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.1% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-04-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2011-01-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-11-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-06-21 | Inspection | Inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4LS |
0.84 miles |
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Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
Warwick Way (Off Tower View), Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4AL |
0.88 miles |
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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
147 Bow Road, Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5EA |
1.53 miles |
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More Park Catholic Primary School
Lucks Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HN |
1.61 miles |
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St James the Great Academy
Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD |
1.62 miles |
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West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
Old Cricket Ground, Norman Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6RL |
1.66 miles |
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Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
Rectory Lane North, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5HD |
2.14 miles |
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Ditton Church of England Junior School
New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE |
2.25 miles |
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Brookfield Infant School
Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY |
2.27 miles |
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Mereworth Community Primary School
39 the Street, Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5ND |
2.28 miles |
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Lunsford Primary School
Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY |
2.31 miles |
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Offham Primary School
Church Road, Offham, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5NX |
2.31 miles |
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Ditton Infant School
Pear Tree Avenue, Ditton, Https://Www.Ditton-Inf.Kent.Sch.Uk/, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6EB |
2.31 miles |
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Brookfield Junior School
Brookfield Junior School, Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PY |
2.32 miles |
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Barming Primary School
Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY |
2.42 miles |
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Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase
Derby Drive, Leybourne Chase, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5FF |
2.42 miles |
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St Helens Montessori School
Lower Road, East Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0JT |
2.59 miles |
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Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
2.75 miles |
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Ryarsh Primary School
Birling Road, Ryarsh, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5LS |
3.04 miles |
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Jubilee Primary School
Gatland Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8PF |
3.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Malling School
Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH |
1.45 miles |
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Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU |
2.74 miles |
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Bower Grove School
Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8NL |
3.08 miles |
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St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP |
3.41 miles |
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH |
3.49 miles |
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St Augustine Academy
Oakwood Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE |
3.52 miles |
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The Holmesdale School
Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS |
3.7 miles |
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The Maplesden Noakes School
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ |
4.02 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF |
4.1 miles |
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MEPA ACADEMY
27 & 29 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PF |
4.47 miles |
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Maidstone Grammar School
Barton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7BT |
4.92 miles |
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The Quest School
Bell 3, The Hop Farm, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY |
4.97 miles |