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Bligh Primary School (Infants)

Academy converter · Rochester · ME2 2XJ

Ages 2–7 · 303 pupils · Medway

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

5.0%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-03-04

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.4%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.5%
Enrolments in measure
194

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

88

Places offered

89

1st-preference offers

85

Total preferences (any rank)
174
Preferred offers (top 3)
89
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill112%

303 pupils · 270 places

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 type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Maritime Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Christian Markham

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

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.

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  • 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

  • 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

  • Cuxton Community Infant School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rochester · ME2 1EY · Medway

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM6.1%
    • Demand0.95

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

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

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