Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Address: Bligh Way, Strood
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME2 2XJ
Telephone Number: 01634 336220
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Maritime Academy Trust
Sponsor: Maritime Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christian Markham
Capacity: 330
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 343 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.4%

Location and administration

URN: 144566
DfE Number: 887/2492
UKPRN: 10064767
UPRN: 100062388554
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14001447)
Electoral Ward: Strood West (E05014469)

Easting & Northing: 571407E, 169082N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 43.85" N 0° 27' 45.34" E
Plus Code: 9F329FW7+62

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bligh Primary School (Infants) (0.0km)
  2. Leigh Academy Strood (0.3km)
  3. Elaine Primary School (1.0km)
  4. Cedar Children's Academy (1.2km)
  5. Abbey Court Foundation Special School (1.4km)
  6. FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED (1.7km)
  7. Gordons Children's Academy, Infant (1.8km)
  8. Gordons Children's Academy, Junior (1.8km)
  9. Gad's Hill School (1.8km)
  10. St Nicholas CEVC Primary School (1.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Elisha Kwasi Anti - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Bridget Berko - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 August 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 August 2029.
  • Nicola Coulson - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2027.
  • Nicola Coulson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 November 2026.
  • Mr Simon Coulson - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mr Simon Coulson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 November 2025.
  • Mitchell Elliott - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 January 2030.
  • Yvonne Golding - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 November 2028.
  • Christian Markham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Karen Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Olayinka Musa - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Phillipson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 August 2022.
  • Jon Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2029.