Byfleet Primary School vs Lift St James the Great
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byfleet Primary School
West Byfleet · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
175 students
Lift St James the Great
East Malling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | Byfleet Primary School West Byfleet, South East | Lift St James the Great East Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 2,471 | #903 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #533 of 15,697 | #5002 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 175 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 175 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 55.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Byfleet | East Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.byfleet.surrey.sch.uk | www.stjamesthegreatacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Byfleet Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 64.2).
- •Byfleet Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 79%).
- •Byfleet Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 11%).
- •Lift St James the Great is the larger school with 176 students compared with 175.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Byfleet Primary School better than Lift St James the Great?
On the Success Index (England), Byfleet Primary School ranks higher (92.6 vs 64.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Byfleet Primary School and Lift St James the Great?
About 64 km in a straight line, between West Byfleet and East Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Byfleet Primary School: 175. Lift St James the Great: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Byfleet Primary School and Lift St James the Great rank in South East?
Byfleet Primary School is 131st of 2,471 and Lift St James the Great is 903rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).