The Malling School
Beech Road, West Malling, ME19 6DH
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1046
Headteacher
Mr John Vennart
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Sixth form
Yes
About The Malling School
The Malling School is a secondary school in East Malling, West Malling, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism and speech, language and communication. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Not published
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 121; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
Autism; Speech, language and communication
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Malling School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact The Malling School
Local help for families near The Malling School
Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving West Malling and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near West Malling.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Malling School?
The Malling School is a maintained secondary school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Malling School cover?
The Malling School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does The Malling School offer?
The Malling School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism and speech, language and communication.
What is The Malling School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Malling School Good after its inspection on 28 March 2023.
Where is The Malling School?
The Malling School is at Beech Road, East Malling, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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