SchoolScoresBligh Primary School (Juniors)
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2XJ
01634 336220 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 June 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
56% — 5 points below the Medway average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Medway. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.3% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 26th highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 34 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 87% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.4 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 26th highest of 33 state primary schools in Rochester. Higher than 24% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 16.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bligh Primary School (Infants) 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Elaine Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cedar Children's Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gordons Children's Academy, Junior 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gordons Children's Academy, Infant 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- St Nicholas CEVC Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- All Faiths Children's Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cuxton Community Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Cuxton Community Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Temple Mill Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bligh Primary School (Juniors)'s Ofsted rating?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 June 2023.
How did Bligh Primary School (Juniors) do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144566.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.