Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
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
Pupil numbers and mix
472 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| The Discovery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Mereworth Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% 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
- Phone
- 01732842739
- 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.