Higham Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7JL |
| Phone | 01474822535 |
| Reference Number | 118262 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 209 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.11%
Girls: 46.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 5 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-03-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-24 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-10-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2018-06-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-09-13 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -5.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Shorne Church of England Primary School
Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3DU |
1.43 miles |
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Temple Mill Primary School
Cliffe Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3NL |
1.81 miles |
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Cliffe Woods Primary School
View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ |
1.97 miles |
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Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ |
1.97 miles |
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Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ |
1.97 miles |
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Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ |
2 miles |
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Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ |
2 miles |
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Hilltop Primary School
Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4QN |
2.05 miles |
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Elaine Primary School
Elaine Avenue, Rochester, ME2 2YN |
2.14 miles |
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St Nicholas CEVC Primary School
St Nicholas Cevc Primary School, London Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HU |
2.17 miles |
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All Faiths Children's Academy
Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UF |
2.19 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Frindsbury Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JA |
2.2 miles |
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Wainscott Primary School
Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JX |
2.33 miles |
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Cedar Children's Academy
Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP |
2.45 miles |
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Chattenden Primary School
Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8LF |
2.76 miles |
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
Church Street, Cliffe, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7PU |
2.82 miles |
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Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School
Gas House Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1US |
2.83 miles |
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Tymberwood Academy
Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN |
3.05 miles |
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Westcourt Primary School
Silver Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JG |
3.07 miles |
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St Andrew's School (Rochester)
24 - 26 Watts Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SA |
3.13 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Gad's Hill School
Higham, Rochester, ME3 7PA |
0.88 miles |
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Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Rede Court Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3SP |
1.63 miles |
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Strood Academy
Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX |
1.87 miles |
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City of Rochester School
Bradbury House, View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ |
1.91 miles |
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Maritime Academy
Chalk Lane, Strood, Kent, Rochester |
2.33 miles |
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Cobham Hall
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2.78 miles |
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Thamesview School
Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF |
2.82 miles |
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King's School, Rochester
Satis House, Rochester, ME1 1TE |
2.89 miles |
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Rochester Independent College
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HY |
3.35 miles |
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Ripplevale School Rochester
9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG |
3.44 miles |
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St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW |
3.45 miles |
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Gravesend Grammar School
Church Walk, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PR |
3.54 miles |
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Fort Pitt Grammar School
Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ |
3.69 miles |
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The Hundred of Hoo Academy
Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH |
3.75 miles |
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Ifield School
Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5JT |
3.79 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
3.93 miles |
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The Rochester Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY |
3.94 miles |
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MidKent College
Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN |
3.96 miles |
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Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL |
3.98 miles |
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Pier View Academy
42-44 Harmer Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2AX |
4.07 miles |