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Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
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Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
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- Medway ME2 2XJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a high priority with strong support for struggling readers and a love of reading promoted.
Success of the Curriculum: Interesting and ambitious curriculum, clearly planned and sequenced.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, key knowledge is not precisely defined, leading to inconsistencies.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils become confident and fluent readers; however, some inconsistency in a few subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective additional support helps struggling readers catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, respectful, and have good attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is strong, with accurate identification of individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Any bullying is dealt with swiftly and fairly; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Robust culture of safeguarding with vigilant staff and effective actions taken.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the school's support in developing personal skills like resilience and confidence.
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About Us
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 354 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Giving every child the chance to make wise decisions about their lives, especially as adults, is our vision. Our goal is to offer a truly enjoyable, interesting, and dynamic educational experience that helps children reach their full potential. Our school's values, in our opinion, accurately reflect the standards of behaviour we demand of all students and staff members. Our ideals are regularly discussed and are the focal point of school life.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 21 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.34% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.29% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
