A good academy converter school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bligh Primary School (Juniors).
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
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Welcome message from Head Teacher Mr C P Markham emphasizes Bligh Primary School’s HEART values, a strong commitment to choice and readiness for the next stage (secondary), practical hands-on learning, and close links with the local secondary school. He highlights the Strong Foundations initiative and aims for every child to be an excellent communicator and team player.
The school’s SEND Local Offer outlines the aims of the SEND provision: Enable every pupil to experience success; Maintain an ongoing register (SEND Spectrum) of pupils with SEND; Identify needs early, assess, record and regularly review progress; Provide learning programmes tailored to needs; Work collaboratively with parents and other professionals and services; Ensure parents or carers can support their child’s education; Involve the child to encourage independence; Develop a strong partnership with parents/carers to support SEND; Priority in admissions for EHCPs in line with SEND code of practice.
Admissions for all children follow the school’s admissions arrangements. Children with additional medical needs or disabilities are given priority in line with the school’s admissions policy. Parents must inform the school of their children’s specific needs during the application process. Children with EHCPs will be given priority in admissions in line with the SEND code of practice.