Lift St James the Great

Lift St James the Great is a vibrant one-form entry primary school near Maidstone, Kent’s historic county town. Set in breathtaking grounds once part of the 17th-century Clare House estate, our school enjoys a truly unique learning environment — complete with a lake, mature trees, and abundant wildlife. Our location offers the best of both worlds: excellent transport links to London and close proximity to the natural beauty of the Kent countryside

We place children at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils are happy, curious, and excited to learn. Enriched by their surroundings, they explore history, geography, science and the environment beyond the classroom. Our staff are passionate, skilled, and committed to helping every child discover their full potential.

At Lift St James the Great, we believe in high expectations, creativity, and care. Our teachers deliver challenging, engaging lessons and lead with purpose. Every child is known, valued, and prepared to face the future with confidence, compassion, and resilience.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.