Higham Primary School

A good community school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Higham Primary School.

Rochester, ME37JL Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 January 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
School Lane
Higham
Rochester, ME37JL
Phone
1474822535
Website
higham.kent.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118262
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JL
Website
www.higham.kent.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
209
Free School Meals
13.9% (29 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.6 (4.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 105.0
2023 100.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Higham Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 100.0 102.0
2024 102.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
209 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Grow, Learn, Believe, Achieve"

Respect Teamwork Perseverance Responsibility Kindness Creativity

Promoting British Values; PSHE and RE curricula are taught, with emphasis on democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Extracurriculars

Clubs

choir recorder gymnastics coding and science club

Facilities

Library ICT suite Breakfast and after-school clubs Outdoor science area with a pond and various habitats Two football pitches A smaller field with a trim trail Climbing wall Tyre park Newly installed climbing equipment Two buildings: Victorian building with library, ICT suite, breakfast and after-school clubs and Year 5–6 classrooms; newer building with Reception–Year 4 classrooms, offices and the school hall

Curriculum Highlights

Subject Overviews Whole School Curriculum Overview

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and After-School Club

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