Bligh Primary School (Infants)

URN: 144915 • Rochester ME2 2XJ

Overview

Name
Bligh Primary School (Infants)
URN
144915
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.5 / 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 309 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 270. The school is committed to providing a broad range of opportunities for children, aiming to equip them with essential skills for future success. Central to its ethos are the values of Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Resilience, and Teamwork, which are integrated into the daily experience of both students and staff.

The curriculum at Bligh Primary focuses on practical learning, encouraging children to engage actively in their education. The school prioritises communication and collaboration skills, particularly in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1. Additionally, the school runs a 'Strong Foundations' initiative to support families with children aged 0-3, fostering community involvement from an early age.

Bligh Primary maintains strong links with local secondary schools, facilitating a smooth transition for students beyond Year 6. The school promotes a positive behaviour framework, ensuring that children are 'Ready, Respectful, and Safe' in their learning environment.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
2 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
270
Pupils
309
Boys
147
Girls
162
FSM %
23.40
Open date
2017-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 309 147 162 270 23.40
2024-09-11 319 151 168 270 23.00
2023-09-11 312 154 158 270 30.20
2022-09-11 312 154 158 270 30.20
2021-09-11 314 160 154 270 25.50
2020-09-11 331 164 167 270 16.90

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