West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
West Malling, ME19 6RL · Kent · primary school
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322nd of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 2,358 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and OAA sports, and visit the Kingswood Activity Centre and Grosvenor Hall for residential trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for speech and language development?
What Ofsted said about West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and thriving in a "caring school" where they develop "very positive friendships." Leaders maintain "high ambition for all pupils," ensuring that those with special educational needs and/or disabilities engage fully in school life. The report highlights a supportive environment where pupils apply school values such as "perseverance" and "love" to their daily interactions and work.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced and ambitious," with helpful training giving teachers "expert knowledge about what they teach."
- Teachers use regular checks to understand what pupils know, allowing them to plan lessons that build effectively on prior learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified swiftly and receive "meaningful adaptations to the curriculum," such as visual prompts.
- Staff support pupils well in developing into "fluent and capable readers," ensuring those who fall behind are supported to catch up quickly.
- Leaders provide a wide range of experiences to develop pupils’ cultural understanding, encouraging respect for the views and beliefs of others.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers are "less clear about how they should teach the subject content," leading to inconsistency in delivery.
- Subject leaders need to clarify their pedagogical approach to ensure teachers implement the curriculum consistently and support all pupils to achieve as well as they should.
- Some pupils read infrequently beyond lessons, meaning they spend less time practising their reading skills compared with their peers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving timely training and leaders acting quickly on concerns to provide necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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