BLIGH INFANT SCHOOL in Kent, Rochester

Education Centre Information: Bligh Infant School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Medway
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 248
Number of boys: 114
Number of girls: 134
Age Range: 3-7
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Bligh is a community junior school for boys and girls aged seven to 11 years. The school's accommodation consists of 12 classrooms, large hall, which doubles as a gymnasium and dining hall, a library area and a computer suite. Each classroom has a computer terminal linked to a school network with access to the internet. Adjacent to the building are a music mobile classroom, playing field and two playground areas. A new computer suite and library are scheduled for completion and improvements to the administration block are planned. The school is organised into four-year groups with three classes per year. The school offers a variety of clubs that are well attended by pupils. These include football, netball, summer games, handwriting, computers, line dancing, weather monitoring, gardening and music. The school aims to establish a happy and family atmosphere in which children can work hard and achieve their full potential.