Welcome

Welcome to our school, where we are dedicated to providing every child with an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.

Introduction

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. Our dedicated staff team work hard to create a nurturing environment where children develop a love of learning and a strong sense of belonging.

Our classes

Find out more about our classes here at St James the Great.

Providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.

Our trust is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country – from Middlesbrough in the north to Devon in the west, Essex in the east and the Isle of Wight in the south. The majority of our schools are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

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