West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
92%
Capacity
194
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tonbridge and Malling community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Rye, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6731st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 41 in Tonbridge and Malling.
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 25 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp include Library, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Tennis, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tonbridge and Malling, West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Old Cricket Ground, West Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 6RL |
| Headteacher | David Rye |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.9% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6731st of 13,686
Nationally
948th of 2,034
In South East
23rd of 41
In Tonbridge and Malling
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Old Cricket Ground, West Malling
Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 6RL
Old Cricket Ground, West Malling
Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 6RL
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