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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cliffe Woods Primary School (74.0)
- Bligh Infant School (73.5)
- Leigh Academy High Halstow (72.5)
- The Pilgrim School (70.2)
- Hilltop Primary School (67.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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