Lift St James the Great
91%
Capacity
192
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Lift St James the Great
Lift St James the Great is a state-funded None primary school serving the Tonbridge and Malling community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lift St James the Great "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tamasin Springett, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1421st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 41 in Tonbridge and Malling.
Lift St James the Great is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 16 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lift St James the Great include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Art Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tonbridge and Malling, Lift St James the Great is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Chapman Way, East Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 6SD |
| Headteacher | Tamasin Springett |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.6% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 210 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1421st of 13,686
Nationally
183rd of 2,034
In South East
6th of 41
In Tonbridge and Malling
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
25
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chapman Way, East Malling
Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 6SD
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