The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Grattan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Higham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Higham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Higham Primary School?
Higham Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Higham Primary School take?
Higham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Higham Primary School?
Higham Primary School is in Rochester, ME3 7JL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Higham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Higham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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