Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy vs Lift St James the Great
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
West Malling · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Lift St James the Great
East Malling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
| Measure | Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy West Malling, South East | Lift St James the Great East Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #431 of 2,471 | #903 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2263 of 15,697 | #5002 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 55.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 Malling | East Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.leybourne.school | www.stjamesthegreatacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 64.2).
- •Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 79%).
- •Lift St James the Great does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 211 students compared with 176.
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 Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy better than Lift St James the Great?
On the Success Index (England), Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (79.2 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 Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy and Lift St James the Great?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between West Malling and East Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy: 211. Lift St James the Great: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy and Lift St James the Great rank in South East?
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy is 431st 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).