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Bligh Primary School (Infants)

Details

Age Range2-7 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityMedway
AddressBligh Way, ME2 2XJ
School Websitewww.blighprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone1634336220
URN144915

School Census

Total 325
Girls/Boys 168/157
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.7%/48.3%
% pupils where English not first language 17.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 86
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/07/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.

Start DateOfsted Rating
01/07/2015 Outstanding
10/02/2010 Good
Inspection Date 01/07/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 10/02/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
04 March 2025School inspectionView
04 October 2017Academy conversion letterView

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.04%
Total Applications174
As First Preference88
As second preference31
As third preference32
Total Offers Made89
first preference offers85
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications126
As First Preference65
As second preference21
As third preference22
Total Offers Made72
first preference offers65
second preference offers4
third preference offers3
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications124
As First Preference72
As second preference20
As third preference22
Total Offers Made78
first preference offers72
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications135
As First Preference68
As second preference30
As third preference11
Total Offers Made75
first preference offers68
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications130
As First Preference71
As second preference24
As third preference14
Total Offers Made76
first preference offers71
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications145
As First Preference72
As second preference36
As third preference27
Total Offers Made81
first preference offers72
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.01%
Total Applications153
As First Preference83
As second preference43
As third preference15
Total Offers Made89
first preference offers82
second preference offers5
third preference offers2

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
53.9%
any other white background ethnic origin
10.3%
african ethnic origin
8.5%
any other black background ethnic origin
3.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2.5%
indian ethnic origin
2.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.9%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.9%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
0.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.6%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
63.7%
african ethnic origin
8.9%
any other white background ethnic origin
7.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.8%
indian ethnic origin
1.5%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
0.9%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.6%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.6%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.6%

Nearby Schools

Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, 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