How many pupils does Bligh Primary School (Infants) have?

Bligh Primary School (Infants) has 309 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Bligh Primary School (Infants) part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bligh Primary School (Infants) is part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Bligh Primary School (Infants)?

Bligh Primary School (Infants) is located at Bligh Way, Rochester, Medway, ME2 2XJ.

Bligh Primary School (Infants)

Bligh Way, Rochester, Medway, ME2 2XJ

Not rated

Inspected 4 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–7

Ages

309

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bligh Primary School (Infants)

Bligh Primary School (Infants) is an academy converter in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 2–7. It has 309 pupils on roll. It is part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST. 28.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 309 / 270 (114%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 March 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

28.1%

Free school meals

25.4%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

13.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

6.2%

Overall absence

14.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

23.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

20.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£45,749

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,873 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address: Bligh Way, Rochester, Medway, ME2 2XJ
Phone: 01634336220
Headteacher: Christian Markham
Website: www.blighprimaryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bligh Primary School (Infants)?: Bligh Primary School (Infants) is an academy converter in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 2–7.
How many pupils does Bligh Primary School (Infants) have?: Bligh Primary School (Infants) has 309 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Bligh Primary School (Infants) part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bligh Primary School (Infants) is part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Bligh Primary School (Infants)?: Bligh Primary School (Infants) is located at Bligh Way, Rochester, Medway, ME2 2XJ.

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