Bligh Primary School (Juniors) vs Leigh Academy Strood
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Rochester
Leigh Academy Strood
Rochester
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
7–11
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Medway
Medway
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
343
1311
Capacity
330
1500
Occupancy
104%
87%
FSM %
41.4%
34.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2023
Jun 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
43.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
30.8%
KS2 Reading
71%
-
KS2 Maths
64%
-
KS2 Writing
70%
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
D+
Points Per Entry
-
24.8
Best 3 A-Levels
-
D
AAB+ %
-
0%
Value Added
-
Below average
A-Level Students
-
38
Retention
-
95%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
3%
Degree course
-
42%
Any L4+ destination
-
44%
Apprenticeships
-
1%
Cohort size
-
72
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Biology (28)
3D Studies (22)
History (22)
Chemistry (18)
Biology (16)
Art and Design (3d Studies) (14)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (14)
Chemistry (12)