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Bligh Primary School (Infants)

Bligh Way, Rochester, ME2 2XJ
Part of: MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Rochester, ME2 2XJ
309 Pupils
270 Capacity
2–7 Age Range
23.40% FSM %
147 Boys
162 Girls
About Bligh Primary School (Infants)

Bligh Primary School (Infants) is an Academies for pupils aged 2–7 based in Medway, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 309 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Christian Markham.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Medway or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Rochester and Strood
Ward Strood West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2017
UKPRN 10065035
URN 144915
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Simon Coulson Chair of Local Governing Body 05/11/2024 05/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nicola Coulson Chair of Local Governing Body 11/11/2025 11/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Phillipson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/08/2022 — N/A
Elisha Anti Local Governor 24/03/2024 24/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Bridget Berko Local Governor 14/08/2025 14/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Nicola Coulson Local Governor 13/10/2023 13/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Coulson Local Governor 30/01/2023 30/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mitchell Elliott Local Governor 04/01/2022 03/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Yvonne Golding Local Governor 04/11/2024 04/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Christian Markham Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Karen Moore Local Governor 04/01/2022 03/01/2026 Elected by parents
Olayinka Musa Local Governor 08/12/2025 08/12/2029 Elected by parents
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0 km • Rochester
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1.2 km • Rochester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bligh Primary School (Infants) is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochester, Medway.
Bligh Primary School (Infants) has 309 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Bligh Primary School (Infants) caters for pupils aged 2 to 7.
The Headteacher at Bligh Primary School (Infants) is Mr Christian Markham.
Bligh Primary School (Infants) is at Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2XJ, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Bligh Primary School (Infants): Does not have a sixth form.
Bligh Primary School (Infants) is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Christian Markham
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2XJ
01634336220
www.blighprimaryschool.co.uk
Location
ME2 2XJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144915
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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