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OpenPrimaryURN 144566

Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

Academy converter · Rochester · ME2 2XJ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 7–11

Pupils

343

Local authority

Medway

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo 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 7–11, in Rochester, Medway, 343 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 41.4%.

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
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
144566

Location

Address
Bligh Way, Strood
Postcode
ME2 2XJ
Town
Rochester
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway

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
343
Boys / girls
158 / 185
School capacity
330
Capacity fill
343 / 330 (104%)
Free school meals
41.4%
FSM pupils
142
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01634336220
Website
www.blighprimaryschool.co.uk

Official links