Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Bligh Way
 Strood
 Rochester
 Kent ME2 2XJ
Telephone: 01634 336220
Previous Name: n/a

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
History: This school arose from Bligh Junior School
Trust: Maritime Academy Trust
Sponsor: Maritime Academy Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christian Markham (since September 2018)
Previous Headteacher: Emma Poad
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 18.8 / 6.8
Non-teaching Staff*: 10.03
Number of pupils: 355
Pupils Per Teacher: 18.9
Sex: Mixed (50% boys / 50% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 39.40% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 26.4%
Local child deprivation rate: 17.2% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 39.0%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 34.4%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.6km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South East
Authority: Medway
Constituency: Rochester and Strood
Electoral Ward: Strood West
School Number: 8872492

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 21st June 2023 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

Nearby Schools

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  28. St Peter's Infant School (3.5km) show on map
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