The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 50.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Miss Tamasin Springett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMore Park Catholic Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Brookfield Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lunsford Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brookfield Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ditton Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ditton Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
West Malling Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Language Unit
Primary · 1.7km away
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift St James the Great's Ofsted rating?
Lift St James the Great was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift St James the Great?
Lift St James the Great currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift St James the Great take?
Lift St James the Great caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift St James the Great?
Lift St James the Great is in East Malling, ME19 6SD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift St James the Great have a sixth form?
No, Lift St James the Great does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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