Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery is a primary school in West Malling for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 41st of 420 primary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 19 March 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

This is an exceptional school and Nursery where pupils are truly 'inspired to believe, inspired to achieve', fulfilling the school's aspirational vision. Staff have a relentless ambition for all, from early years to Year 6. Expectations are consistently high and impressively met, with pupils achieving exceptionally well. Leadership roles empower pupils to make a highly positive contribution to their school community. Reading champions find the best books for every reader, and well-being ambassadors promote positive mental health for everyone. Behaviour is excellent. Relationships are joyful, compassionate and respectful. Everyone feels safe and special. Staff are role models, helping pupils to shine through school values, including courage, cooperation and resilience. Pupils are encouraged to appreciate different experiences. They are inspired when studying faiths and cultures in the curriculum, and during special events such as 'Diversity Week', when pupils welcome a range of special visitors. Talents and interests are constantly enhanced through rich opportunities. From archaeology to go karting, there are clubs for everyone. Expert tennis and football coaches enrich physical education, and pupils frequently represent the school at events. One parent represented many when commenting, 'this is a school that truly cares and helps children to reach their full potential'.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths23%

23%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

472 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals9.7%

9.7%, 16.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.4%

6.4%, 15.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.9%

8.9%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding90% met the expected standard
The Discovery School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
Mereworth Community Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp2 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding66% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Beth McKenzie
Address
Crispin Way, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4LS
Local authority
Kent
URN
130952

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.