Bligh Primary School (Infants) vs Gad's Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
303 students
Gad's Hill School
Rochester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
326 students
| Measure | Bligh Primary School (Infants) Rochester, South East | Gad's Hill School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1729 of 2,471 | #82 of 679 |
| National rank | #10349 of 15,697 | #282 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 303 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 26% | – |
| Capacity filled | 112.2% | 43.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.blighprimaryschool.co.uk | www.gadshill.org |
The verdict
- •Gad's Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 39.0).
- •Gad's Hill School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 303.
- •Bligh Primary School (Infants) is a academy school while Gad's Hill School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bligh Primary School (Infants) better than Gad's Hill School?
On the Success Index (England), Gad's Hill School ranks higher (89.5 vs 39.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bligh Primary School (Infants) and Gad's Hill School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bligh Primary School (Infants): 303. Gad's Hill School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bligh Primary School (Infants) and Gad's Hill School rank in South East?
Bligh Primary School (Infants) is 1729th of 2,471 and Gad's Hill School is 82nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).