Higham Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Higham Primary School
Address: School Lane, Higham
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME3 7JL
Telephone Number: 01474 822535
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Grattan
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 210 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.9%

Location and administration

URN: 118262
DfE Number: 886/2109
UKPRN: 10073365
UPRN: 100062390148
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Gravesham (E07000109)
Constituency: Gravesham (E14001254)
Electoral Ward: Higham & Shorne (E05014915)

Easting & Northing: 571349E, 172256N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 26.56" N 0° 27' 47.85" E
Plus Code: 9F32CFF7+J8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Charlotte Angell - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 June 2026.
  • Mrs Justine Brown - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Mr Nigel Cook - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Donnell - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2028.
  • Mrs Clare Driscoll - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Ms Iko-Ojo Haruna - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 29 September 2025.
  • Mr David Hickson - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Ms Sarah Knight - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 November 2025.
  • Mrs Vanessa Lynn Levy - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 June 2030.
  • Mr Frederick Lloyd - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Mr Brian Maynard - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 December 2012 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mrs Raj Resoda - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mr Shaun Neil Walton - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.
  • Mrs Ruth Welch - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2026.