Leigh Academy Strood vs Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Leigh Academy Strood
Rochester
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Rochester
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
11–19
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Medway
Medway
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1311
343
Capacity
1500
330
Occupancy
87%
104%
FSM %
34.2%
41.4%
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 2026
Jun 2023
Performance (2026)
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
15
0
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)