The Discovery School Catchment Area
The Discovery School is a community primary school in West Malling, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 635 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
635
Pupils
630
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
The Discovery School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Discovery School is set by Kent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →The Discovery School — School Information
- Full address
- Discovery Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4GJ
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134057
Other Primary Schools in West Malling
If The Discovery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in West Malling are the next closest alternatives.
Offham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME19 5NX
Ryarsh Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME19 5LS
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ME19 5EB
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · ME19 4LS
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp Catchment Area
Academy converter · ME19 6RL
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ME19 5FF
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Discovery School
Is The Discovery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Discovery School currently has 635 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Discovery School? ▾
Admission to The Discovery School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Discovery School cover? ▾
The Discovery School is a primary school in West Malling, Kent, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Discovery School? ▾
The Discovery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.