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Schools · Lower Higham
Schools in the parish of Higham
2 schools in the parish of Higham, plus 8 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Higham, which includes Lower Higham. There are no separate figures for Lower Higham. What each figure covers
In the area
2
Nearby (5 km)
8
Pupils in area
536
Phases
2
OtherPrimarySecondaryCentre of Lower Higham
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gad's Hill School | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 326 | ME3 7PA |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higham Primary School | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2024 · Read report | 210 | ME3 7JL |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rochester School Other | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 59 | 2.8 km |
| Cliffe Woods Primary School Primary | Academy converter | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Outstandingleadership and management: Good Inspection, Apr 2025 · Read report | 421 | 2.8 km |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Other | Community special school | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 236 | 3.1 km |
| Temple Mill Primary School Primary | Academy sponsor led | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Apr 2024 · Read report | 237 | 3.2 km |
| Leigh Academy Strood Secondary | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardPost-16 provision: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Strong standardAttendance and behaviour: Strong standardLeadership and governance: Strong standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Jun 2026 · Read report | 1311 | 3.4 km |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Sept 2022 · Read report | 263 | 3.7 km |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Infant Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Sept 2022 · Read report | 135 | 3.7 km |
| Hilltop Primary School Primary | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jun 2022 · Read report | 445 | 3.7 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).