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The Malling School is a mixed 11-18 school and a specialist college in Science and Sport since September 2009  in recognition of the innovative approach to teaching, excellent science results and superb facilities.  These include a brand new sports hall, fitness suite, gymnasium, dance studio, PE research laboratory and science laboratories. 

The school’s unique setting, with a well-stocked lake and surrounding habitats, is ideal for practical investigations and biology and ecology projects.  As a result of the specialism, students enjoy a huge variety of sports, whilst science courses include Core and Additional Science and new vocational pathways, personalised to meet the individual needs of students.  In Sports Science students cover physiology and the theory behind good sports performance, using the latest feedback techniques, gaining the skills and knowledge to progress on to a range of sports and health related careers.  All students gain an appreciation of man’s impact on the environment and the lifelong benefits of healthy living.

In April 2009 Ofsted judged the school to be good, with outstanding curriculum, care, guidance and support.  The school has a proven track record in improving the abilities and potential of its students. Results are rapidly improving with 2009 GCSE results doubling the number of students achieving 5 qualifications at grades A* to C including Maths and English, and half achieving 5 at grades A* to C in any subject. 100% of students studying a modern foreign language passed at grade C or above.  The Science department achieved an 80% pass rate in Additional Science, reflecting the strengths of the specialism.

Sixth form subjects are taught as part of a consortium with Holmesdale Technology College, Aylesford School – Sports College and Wrotham School.

Holmesdale Technology College is a mixed 11-18 Technology College with over 930 students currently on roll, rising to 1000 over the next few years. It teaches the full curriculum but students can also specialise in technology subjects, including Science, ICT, Maths and Design Technology, equipping them for an increasingly technology-focused world.

2009 GCSE results were the best ever recorded at the school with the number of students achieving 5 GCSEs at grades A* to C, including Maths and English, rising to 29%. The number achieving 5 GCSEs at grades A* to C in any subject reached 80%. 

In September 2007 Holmesdale moved into leading edge buildings, following a two year complete re-build. The only part of the old school remaining is the original 1930s facade. This was kept as a “landmark” feature, with historical significance for the town. Even this part of the school has been completely re-modelled to reflect a “school of the future”.  There has been heavy investment in ICT, with WIFI throughout and a one computer per student ratio.  New for 2009 is our fully equipped, state of the art hair dressing salon.