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The Discovery School, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19

Discovery Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4GJ

The Discovery School, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19

10 simple reasons to choose The Discovery School

State primary school (community school) in Kings Hill, West Malling.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose The Discovery School

Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in West Malling and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 29.6 pupils per class and 25.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 18% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to a variety of secondary schools including 40% to academically selective private & state schools.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.

Find another school near The Discovery School

Independent Prep Schools

St Helens Montessori (6.8 miles); Hilden Oaks School (9.8 miles); Hilden Grange School (9.9 miles).

State Primary Schools

Kings Hill School (1.4 miles); Offham Primary School (3.5 miles); Leybourne St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Tonbridge School (9.9 miles); Sackville School (11.1 miles); The King's School, Rochester (11.7 miles).

State Senior Schools

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (7.7 miles); Oakwood Park Grammar School (8.1 miles); Maidstone Grammar School (8.9 miles).

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