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Bligh Infant School

Community school · Rochester · ME2 2XJ

Ages 2–7 · 279 pupils · Medway

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2017).

Capacity fill120%

279 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
279
Boys / girls
140 / 135
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
279 / 180 (155%)
Free school meals
11.2%
FSM pupils
20
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Poad

Location

Address
Bligh Way, Strood
Postcode
ME2 2XJ
Town
Rochester
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway
District
Medway
Constituency
Rochester and Strood
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 2–7, in Rochester, Medway, 279 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 11.2%.

Open schools in Rochester
50
Primary schools in Rochester
34
Academies among open schools in Rochester
60% (30)
Open schools in ME2
19
Primary in ME2
15
Open schools in Medway LA
117
Primary in Medway LA
76

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RochesterNear ME2

  • Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 2XJ · Medway

    Ages 7–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM41.4%

    0.0 miles away

  • Bligh Primary School (Infants)

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 2XJ · Medway

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM26.0%
    • Demand1.00

    0.0 miles away

  • Elaine Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 2YN · Medway

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM53.6%
    • Demand0.94

    0.6 miles away

  • Cedar Children's Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 2JP · Medway

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM27.4%
    • Demand0.97

    0.7 miles away

  • St Nicholas CEVC Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 3HU · Medway

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM26.9%
    • Demand1.07

    1.2 miles away

  • All Faiths Children's Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 4UF · Medway

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM32.1%
    • Demand1.14

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Emma Poad

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