Higham Primary School
URN: 118262 • Rochester ME3 7JL
Overview
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Grattan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01474822535
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Rochester ME3 7JL
Summary
Higham Primary School is a community school located in Rochester, Kent, catering to children aged 4 to 11. With a capacity of 211 pupils, the school operates as a one-form entry institution, currently accommodating 210 students across seven classes. The school features two buildings: a Victorian structure housing the library and upper-year classrooms, and a newer building for younger students, along with extensive outdoor facilities that include science areas, sports pitches, and climbing equipment.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere of trust and respect, encouraging collaboration between parents and teachers to enhance student achievement. Higham Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs for choir, gymnastics, and coding, as well as opportunities for inter-school sports competitions. The Parent Teacher Association plays an active role in the school community, working to raise funds for additional resources.
Attendance is taken seriously at Higham Primary, with a strong expectation for pupils to attend regularly. Absences during term time are only permitted under exceptional circumstances, and parents are encouraged to communicate openly with staff regarding their children's progress and well-being.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere of trust and respect, encouraging collaboration between parents and teachers to enhance student achievement. Higham Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs for choir, gymnastics, and coding, as well as opportunities for inter-school sports competitions. The Parent Teacher Association plays an active role in the school community, working to raise funds for additional resources.
Attendance is taken seriously at Higham Primary, with a strong expectation for pupils to attend regularly. Absences during term time are only permitted under exceptional circumstances, and parents are encouraged to communicate openly with staff regarding their children's progress and well-being.
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Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 211 | 102 | 109 | 211 | 13.30 |
2024-09-11 | 209 | 111 | 98 | 210 | 13.00 |
2023-09-11 | 208 | 102 | 106 | 210 | 9.10 |
2022-09-11 | 208 | 102 | 106 | 210 | 9.10 |
2021-09-11 | 206 | 99 | 107 | 210 | 10.20 |
2020-09-11 | 207 | 93 | 114 | 208 | 8.20 |
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