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Lift St James the Great Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lift St James the Great is a academy sponsor led primary school in East Malling, Kent , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

192

Pupils

210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Lift St James the Great Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Lift St James the Great sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Lift St James the Great — School Information

Full address
Chapman Way, East Malling, ME19 6SD
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
50.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138074

Frequently Asked Questions — Lift St James the Great

Is Lift St James the Great oversubscribed?

Lift St James the Great is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lift St James the Great?

Admission to Lift St James the Great is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lift St James the Great cover?

Lift St James the Great is a primary school in East Malling, Kent, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lift St James the Great?

Lift St James the Great was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.