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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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