Open State Primary Mixed

The Discovery School

Discovery Drive, West Malling, ME19 4GJ
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The Discovery School
West Malling, ME19 4GJ
635 Pupils
630 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
8.00% FSM %
324 Boys
311 Girls
About The Discovery School

The Discovery School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in West Malling, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 635 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Tina Gobell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary Constituency Maidstone and Malling
Ward Kings Hill
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2003
UKPRN 10074152
URN 134057
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Annabel Cornall Chair of Governors 23/05/2021 23/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Annabel Cornall Chair of Governors 19/05/2025 18/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Alexander Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/01/2026 — N/A
Julie Roe Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 23/01/2019 28/11/2025 N/A
Mrs June Budd Governor 14/10/2024 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Connelly Governor 25/09/2022 24/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Kelly Dey Governor 03/10/2022 02/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Leanne Edwards Governor 09/06/2025 08/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Mike Godwin Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Katy Steele Governor 24/09/2021 23/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Conor Tobin Governor 09/06/2025 08/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr David Waller Governor 18/07/2022 17/07/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
1.35 km • West Malling
Other
Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
1.42 km • West Malling
Other
The Malling School
2.33 km • West Malling
Other
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
2.47 km • Maidstone
Other
More Park Catholic Primary School
2.59 km • West Malling
Other
Lift St James the Great
2.6 km • East Malling
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Discovery School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in West Malling, Kent.
The Discovery School has 635 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
The Discovery School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Interim Headteacher at The Discovery School is Miss Tina Gobell.
The Discovery School is at Discovery Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4GJ, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Discovery School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Discovery School is currently open.
Contact
Interim Headteacher
Miss Tina Gobell
Discovery Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4GJ
01732847000
www.discovery.kent.sch.uk
Location
ME19 4GJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 134057
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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