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Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.9 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
309
Capacity
270
Ages
2–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support and effective teaching. The school performs better than 67% of others in the area, indicating a solid educational environment for children aged 2-7. While specific academic progress data is limited, the overall positive feedback from parents suggests a nurturing and successful learning atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.2%
White Other12.6%
Black African7.4%
Black Other4.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.39488, 0.46243 · ME2 2XJ
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN144915
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.blighprimaryschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bligh Primary School (Infants) rated by Ofsted?
Bligh Primary School (Infants) was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Bligh Primary School (Infants) a good school?
Bligh Primary School (Infants) scores 66.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bligh Primary School (Infants)?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bligh Primary School (Infants) receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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