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Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.6 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
355
Capacity
330
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. While only 4% of pupils reach a higher standard, the overall results suggest a supportive learning environment for students aged 7-11. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates there may be room for improvement relative to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.3%
Black African13.5%
White Other8.5%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.39488, 0.46243 · ME2 2XJ
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN144566
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.blighprimaryschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bligh Primary School (Juniors) rated by Ofsted?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2023.
Is Bligh Primary School (Juniors) a good school?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) scores 33.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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