Gad's Hill School vs Higham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gad's Hill School
Rochester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
326 students
Higham Primary School
Rochester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Gad's Hill School Rochester, South East | Higham Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 679 | #1695 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #282 of 4,090 | #10101 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 326 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 210 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 43.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gadshill.org | www.higham.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gad's Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 40.2).
- •Gad's Hill School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 210.
- •Gad's Hill School is a independent school while Higham Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gad's Hill School better than Higham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gad's Hill School ranks higher (89.5 vs 40.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gad's Hill School and Higham Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gad's Hill School: 326. Higham Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gad's Hill School and Higham Primary School rank in South East?
Gad's Hill School is 82nd of 679 and Higham Primary School is 1695th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).