St James the Great Academy

URN: 138074 • East Malling ME19 6SD

Overview

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tamasin Springett (since 2025)
Telephone
01732841912
Website
Visit
Address
Chapman Way, East Malling ME19 6SD

Summary

St James the Great Academy is a mixed primary school located in East Malling, Kent, with an enrolment of 192 pupils and a capacity for 210. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment for its students. The school has a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, currently at 50.60%, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community.

The academy offers a range of educational opportunities and is dedicated to fostering a positive ethos through restorative practices and conflict resolution strategies. These approaches aim to create a harmonious school environment where children can thrive academically and socially. St James the Great Academy also provides wrap-around care with its Breakfast Club and After School Club, ensuring that families have access to essential childcare services.

For parents interested in admissions or seeking further information, the school encourages contact via their office. Additional resources, including a new payment and meal choice system, are available on their website, which serves as a hub for important school updates and community engagement.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LIFT SCHOOLS
Capacity
210
Pupils
192
Boys
106
Girls
86
FSM %
50.60
Open date
2012-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 192 106 86 210 50.60
2024-09-11 221 114 107 210 47.20
2023-09-11 197 102 95 210 46.70
2022-09-11 197 102 95 210 46.70
2021-09-11 204 101 103 210 43.50
2020-09-11 209 103 106 210 31.90

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