Lift St James the Great

About Lift St James the Great

We are a one-form-entry primary school with our own nursery, serving the East Malling community. At Lift St James the Great, we pride ourselves on maintaining high standards within a friendly, family-like atmosphere where every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their best.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

67.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Sarah W Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 15, 2022

4.0

"A Welcoming Community"

From the moment we walked through the door, we felt welcome at St James the Great. The nursery is well-equipped and the staff are kind and caring. We've appreciated the updates from the teacher and the opportunities for us to get involved in school life. Our child is enjoying settling in and we're excited to see them grow and learn.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our Happy Experience at St James the Great"

We're so grateful to have found St James the Great. The staff are friendly and approachable, and my child loves attending the after-school clubs. The woodland learning program is a highlight for us - it's amazing to see the children learn and grow in such a unique way. We feel lucky to be a part of this community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel G Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 1, 2022

4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We've had a positive experience at St James the Great, but there are a few areas that could be improved. The communication from the school could be better - it's not always clear what's happening or why. However, the staff are generally supportive and the facilities are good. We appreciate the emphasis on phonics and reading, but feel that more could be done to engage parents in the curriculum.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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David T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2020

5.0

"Excellent Education and Values"

Our children attended St James the Great from Reception to Y6 and had a fantastic experience. The school's focus on British values and community is something we truly admire. The dedicated staff team provided a nurturing environment that allowed our children to thrive and develop a love of learning that will stay with them for life.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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