Lift St James the Great vs More Park Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 982 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift St James the Great
East Malling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
More Park Catholic Primary School
West Malling · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
| Measure | Lift St James the Great East Malling, South East | More Park Catholic Primary School West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #903 of 2,471 | #692 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5002 of 15,697 | #3752 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 176 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 13% |
| 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 | East Malling | West Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjamesthegreatacademy.org/ | www.moreparkprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •More Park Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 64.2).
- •Lift St James the Great does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 72%).
- •More Park Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •More Park Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 183 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 Lift St James the Great better than More Park Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), More Park Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.9 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 Lift St James the Great and More Park Catholic Primary School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between East Malling and West Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift St James the Great: 176. More Park Catholic Primary School: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift St James the Great and More Park Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Lift St James the Great is 903rd of 2,471 and More Park Catholic Primary School is 692nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).