The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 355
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christian Markham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBligh Primary School (Infants)
Primary · Very close
Leigh Academy Strood
Secondary · Very close
Elaine Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Elaine Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Special school · 1.4km away
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Special school · 1.7km away
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Primary · 1.8km away
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bligh Primary School (Juniors)'s Ofsted rating?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bligh Primary School (Juniors)?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) currently has 355 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bligh Primary School (Juniors) take?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bligh Primary School (Juniors)?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is in Rochester, ME2 2XJ, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bligh Primary School (Juniors) have a sixth form?
No, Bligh Primary School (Juniors) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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