Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Catchment Area
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is a academy converter primary school in Rochester, Medway , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 355 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
355
Pupils
330
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bligh Primary School (Juniors) sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Medway. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Medway catchment area documents →Bligh Primary School (Juniors) — School Information
- Full address
- Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2XJ
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 39.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144566
Other Primary Schools in Rochester
If Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rochester are the next closest alternatives.
Higham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME3 7JL
Balfour Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME1 2QT
Crest Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME1 2QA
St Peter's Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME1 2HU
Burham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ME1 3SY
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ME1 3GE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Is Bligh Primary School (Juniors) oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bligh Primary School (Juniors) currently has 355 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 330 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bligh Primary School (Juniors)? ▾
Admission to Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is managed by Medway. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bligh Primary School (Juniors) cover? ▾
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is a primary school in Rochester, Medway, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bligh Primary School (Juniors)? ▾
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.