West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
URN: 138737 • West Malling ME19 6RL
Overview
- Name
- West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
- URN
- 138737
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Rye (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01732842061
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Cricket Ground, West Malling ME19 6RL
Summary
West Malling Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in West Malling, Kent. With a current enrollment of 194 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school serves a diverse community, with approximately 30.9% of students eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that reflects its Christian values, fostering both academic and personal growth in its students.
The curriculum at West Malling is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, catering to the needs of all learners. The school also hosts a Speech and Language Resource Provision (SRP), which offers specialized support for children with communication difficulties, ensuring that every child has access to tailored educational resources and assistance.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with various initiatives aimed at strengthening ties with families and local organizations. Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.west-malling.kent.sch.uk.
The curriculum at West Malling is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, catering to the needs of all learners. The school also hosts a Speech and Language Resource Provision (SRP), which offers specialized support for children with communication difficulties, ensuring that every child has access to tailored educational resources and assistance.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with various initiatives aimed at strengthening ties with families and local organizations. Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.west-malling.kent.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Physical, Sensory & Motor (sen)
- Weekly Newsletter 10th October 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term 1 (other)
- Term 2 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 194
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 30.90
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 194 | 107 | 87 | 210 | 30.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 213 | 118 | 95 | 210 | 27.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 194 | 108 | 86 | 210 | 23.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 194 | 108 | 86 | 210 | 23.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 192 | 104 | 88 | 210 | 21.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 214 | 115 | 99 | 210 | 16.40 |
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