Higham Primary School, Rochester

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our aim at Higham is to ensure children make excellent progress, have belief in their own abilities, and feel safe, secure and happy while they are here. We are a friendly and approachable school, and want you and your child to have an enjoyable and successful time with us."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Higham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 69% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Higham Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Higham Primary School are Shorne Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths); Temple Mill Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 78% maths); Cliffe Woods Primary School (2 miles, Outstanding, 68% reading, 65% maths); and Bligh Primary School (Juniors) (2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 64% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Higham Primary School.

11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 15 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Higham Rail Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane Telephone Box (opposite), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

In 2024/25, Higham Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.