Located in Rochester, Higham Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Higham Primary School currently has around 211 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Rochester, ME3 7JL |
| Website: | www.higham.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01474822535 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catherine Grattan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118262 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 211 |
| Number of Boys: | 102 |
| Number of Girls: | 109 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.90% | 175 |
| Other Mixed | 5.70% | 12 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higham Primary School School Lane , Higham ME3 7JL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Cob Drive , Shorne DA12 3DU | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shorne Church of England Primary School Cob Drive , Shorne DA12 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL | 3out of 4 | 3,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3DL | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chapter School Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gad's Hill School Higham , ME3 7PA | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.