Higham Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | School Lane, ME3 7JL |
| School Website | www.higham.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1474822535 |
| URN | 118262 |
School Census
| Total | 208 |
| Girls/Boys | 107/101 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.4%/48.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 24 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/01/2024 | Good |
| 03/10/2013 | Good |
| 18/10/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 08 October 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 June 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 03 October 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 October 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 01 October 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 13 September 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -3.8 |
| Writing Progress | -3.1 |
| Maths Progress | -5.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 81% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 17% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |