Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Address | Bligh Way, ME2 2XJ |
| School Website | www.blighprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1634336220 |
| URN | 144566 |
School Census
| Total | 328 |
| Girls/Boys | 169/159 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.5%/48.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 117 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 22.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/06/2023 | Good |
| 05/02/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -3.2 |
| Maths Progress | -2.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -5.1 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | -5.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -3.5 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -2.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 13.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Bligh Primary School (Infants)
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bligh Way, , ME2 2XJ
Strood Academy
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Carnation Road, , ME2 2SX
Elaine Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Elaine Avenue, , ME2 2YN