Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

URN: 144566 • Rochester ME2 2XJ

Overview

Name
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
URN
144566
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christian Markham (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01634336220
Website
Visit
Address
Bligh Way, Rochester ME2 2XJ

Summary

Bligh Primary School, located in Rochester, Medway, is a mixed academy converter catering to 355 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 330. The school is committed to providing a broad range of opportunities for children, focusing on essential building blocks for learning that prepare them for future success. The ethos of Bligh Primary is encapsulated in its values of Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Resilience, and Teamwork, which are integrated into the daily experiences of both students and staff.

The school emphasizes practical learning and aims to foster effective communication and collaboration skills among its pupils. With a strong foundation initiative for children aged 0-3, Bligh Primary actively engages with families and the community to support early development. The school also maintains strong connections with local secondary schools to ensure a smooth transition for students beyond Year 6.

Bligh Primary prioritises a safe and respectful environment, encouraging children to be 'Ready, Respectful, and Safe' in their learning journey. The school employs a consistent approach to behaviour management, supported by its collaboration with the DfE National Behaviour Hub, to cultivate positive characteristics in its students.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
330
Pupils
355
Boys
176
Girls
179
FSM %
39.40
Open date
2017-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 355 176 179 330 39.40
2024-09-11 354 179 175 330 36.20
2023-09-11 295 141 154 330 31.90
2022-09-11 295 141 154 360 31.90
2021-09-11 272 131 141 240 28.30
2020-09-11 240 119 121 240 20.00

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