Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

About Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is an academy converter in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 355 pupils on roll. It is part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Medway →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

355 / 330 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 June 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bligh Way, Rochester, Medway, ME2 2XJ

Phone

01634336220

Headteacher

Christian Markham

Website

www.blighprimaryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bligh Primary School (Juniors)?

Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is an academy converter in Rochester, Medway, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

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

Bligh Primary School (Juniors) has 355 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bligh Primary School (Juniors)'s Ofsted rating?

Bligh Primary School (Juniors) was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2023).

How does Bligh Primary School (Juniors) perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at Bligh Primary School (Juniors) met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

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

Where is Bligh Primary School (Juniors)?

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