Lift St James the Great vs Oaklands Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 86 km 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
Oaklands Infant School
Crowthorne · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
176 students
| Measure | Lift St James the Great East Malling, South East | Oaklands Infant School Crowthorne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #903 of 2,471 | #23 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5002 of 15,697 | #67 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 176 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 2.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | East Malling | Crowthorne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjamesthegreatacademy.org/ | oaklandsinfants.org |
The verdict
- •Oaklands Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.5 vs 64.2).
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 Oaklands Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Oaklands Infant School ranks higher (98.5 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 Oaklands Infant School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between East Malling and Crowthorne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift St James the Great: 176. Oaklands Infant School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift St James the Great and Oaklands Infant School rank in South East?
Lift St James the Great is 903rd of 2,471 and Oaklands Infant School is 23rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).