Higham Primary School

PrimaryAGES 4-11Community school
School Lane, Rochester, ME3 7JL 01474822535 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils211
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)57%
FSM13.3%
RegionKent
Academic Results

Performance

Key Stage results, Ofsted history, and trend analysis

KS2 Combined (RWM)
57%
KS2 combined results are below the national average of 60%.
Key Performance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 60%
57% -3pp
Combined (RWM)
Nat: 73%
73%
Reading
Nat: 71%
73% +2pp
Writing
Nat: 73%
57% -16pp
Maths
Nat: 70%
63% -7pp
Grammar / Spelling
Nat: 81%
80% -1pp
Science
KS2 Subject Breakdown
Expected standard, higher standard, and average scaled score
SubjectExpectedHigherAvg Scaled Score
Reading73%23%105
Writing73%13%
Maths57%10%101
Grammar / Spelling63%7%102
Science80%
Ofsted Inspection History
Latest Inspection · 24/01/2024
Good
Grade 2
24/01/2024
Pupil Numbers & Capacity
208 pupils / 210 capacity
208
Pupils on Roll
210
Capacity
99%
% Filled
2
Places Available
Contextual Indicators
Pupil intake characteristics that shape expected outcomes
Nat: 23%
13.3
Pupil Premium (FSM)
Nat: 19%
5.7
EAL Learners
Nat: 13%
10.0
SEN Provision
Nat: 5
7
IMD Decile
5-Year Performance Trends
KS2 Combined (RWM) — school vs national average
0%25%50%75%100%22/2323/2424/2540%52%57%School
Understanding This Data
KS2 figures are the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in each subject. Progress measures show how much progress pupils made between KS1 and KS2 compared to similar pupils nationally — 0.0 is in line with the national average. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.