# The Discovery School — West Malling, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Tina Gobell

## Contact

- **Address:** Discovery Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4GJ
- **Phone:** 01732 847000
- **Website:** https://www.discovery.kent.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/west-malling/the-discovery-school-11239

## About

The Discovery School prides itself on being able to provide a caring and nurturing environment, which offers an exciting curriculum designed for the 21st Century.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Feb 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Best School Experience Ever!: We've been at The Discovery School for a couple of years now, and it's truly been an amazing experience. The teachers are all so supportive, and the facilities are fantastic - our kids love the after-school clubs and the playground is always bustling with activity. We've seen such a boost in our child's confidence and academic progress too. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A True Community Spirit: The Discovery School truly feels like one big happy family. From the values they teach the children to the way the staff go above and beyond to support us, it's been an absolute pleasure to be a part of this school community. Our little one has grown so much and we couldn't be prouder! *(Nov 2021)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: We were at The Discovery School for three years and had some great experiences, but also some not-so-great moments. The teachers were generally supportive, but we did find the communication a bit lacking at times. The facilities were excellent, though, and our child benefited from the various clubs and extracurricular activities. Overall, it was a decent school, but perhaps not the best fit for our family *(Jun 2020)*

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