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Higham Primary School
School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.7 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where 57% of pupils meet the expected standard. However, only 3% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more students to excel. Overall, it ranks better than 34% of schools in its locality, suggesting a competitive environment.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
Mixed Other5.7%
White Other2.8%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.42341, 0.46313 · ME3 7JL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118262
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.higham.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Higham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Higham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2024.
Is Higham Primary School a good school?
Higham Primary School scores 33.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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