Bligh Primary School (Infants) vs Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
263 students
| Measure | Bligh Primary School (Infants) Rochester, South East | Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1729 of 2,471 | #1793 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10349 of 15,697 | #10691 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 303 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 112.2% | 65.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.blighprimaryschool.co.uk | www.gordonchildrensacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bligh Primary School (Infants) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 37.6).
- •Bligh Primary School (Infants) is the larger school with 303 students compared with 263.
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 Gordons Children's Academy, Junior?
On the Success Index (England), Bligh Primary School (Infants) ranks higher (39.0 vs 37.6 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 Gordons Children's Academy, Junior?
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. Gordons Children's Academy, Junior: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bligh Primary School (Infants) and Gordons Children's Academy, Junior rank in South East?
Bligh Primary School (Infants) is 1729th of 2,471 and Gordons Children's Academy, Junior is 1793rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).