Bligh Primary School (Infants)

A outstanding academy converter school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bligh Primary School (Infants).

Rochester, ME22XJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
1 July 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bligh Way
Strood
Rochester, ME22XJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144915
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2XJ
Age range
2-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
319
Free School Meals
26.3% (84 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.4 (5.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
319 pupils
2-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Honesty Empathy Achievement Resilience Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to Bligh Primary School. We are highly ambitious for all our children. Bligh Primary School is a school with HEART. We believe in Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Resilience and Teamwork. We expect our children to leave Bligh ready, respectful and safe and to have strong links with our local secondary school.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions for all children follows the school's admissions arrangements (please see the admission section). Children with additional medical needs or disabilities are given priority in line with the schools admission policy. Parents must make the school aware 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.

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