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Bligh Primary School (Infants)

Academy converter · Rochester · ME2 2XJ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–7

Pupils

303

Local authority

Medway

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Rochester, Medway, 303 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 26%.

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

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–7
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144915

Location

Address
Bligh Way, Strood
Postcode
ME2 2XJ
Town
Rochester
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway
District
Medway
Constituency
Rochester and Strood
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
303
Boys / girls
148 / 155
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
303 / 270 (112%)
Free school meals
26%
FSM pupils
65
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Maritime Academy Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Christian Markham
Telephone
01634336220
Website
www.blighprimaryschool.co.uk

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