Bligh Primary School Juniors
Bligh Way, Rochester, ME2 2XJ
Pupils
355
Ages
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
355
Headteacher
Mr Christian Markham
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Medway
Academy
Yes
About Bligh Primary School Juniors
Based in Strood, near Rochester, Bligh Primary School Juniors is a primary school for children aged 7 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 355 pupils. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Rochester on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Medway still coordinates the application process. Mr Christian Markham leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 21 June 2023, Bligh Primary School Juniors was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 56% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 5.5%, which is attendance of about 94.5% (2024/25). Around 41.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Bligh Primary School Juniors
You apply for a place at Bligh Primary School Juniors on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Bligh Primary School Juniors is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Bligh Primary School Juniors contact details and location
You will find Bligh Primary School Juniors at Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ. The school office can be reached on 01634 336220. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 21/06/2023
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Bligh Primary School Juniors admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Bligh Primary School Juniors does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Medway Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Medway Council. Medway school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Medway Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Medway Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Bligh Primary School Juniors is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerBligh Primary School Juniors results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Bligh Primary School Juniors
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Bligh Primary School Juniors
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Bligh Primary School Juniors term dates: Medway standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Medway Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Bligh Primary School Juniors: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Bligh Primary School Juniors?
Apply through Medway on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Bligh Primary School Juniors as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Bligh Primary School Juniors's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bligh Primary School Juniors Good at its inspection on 21 June 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Bligh Primary School Juniors and what ages does it take?
Bligh Primary School Juniors has around 355 pupils on roll and covers ages 7 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Bligh Primary School Juniors offer?
Bligh Primary School Juniors is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Bligh Primary School Juniors's term dates and INSET days?
Bligh Primary School Juniors follows the standard Medway pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Bligh Primary School Juniors and how do I contact the school?
Bligh Primary School Juniors is at Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ. The office number is 01634 336220. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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