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Lift St James the Great
Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.5 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, 79% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing the school in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, as indicated by the LocaleIQ score of 72.5, which is better than 73% of schools. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there is room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other5.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
Black African1.6%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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51.29358, 0.43216 · ME19 6SD
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN138074
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lift St James the Great rated by Ofsted?
Lift St James the Great was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2018.
Is Lift St James the Great a good school?
Lift St James the Great scores 72.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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