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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Parent Calendar (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Academy Council (other)
- Academy Vision & Values (other)
- Our Staff (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies & Statutory Info (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
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
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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