Bligh Primary School (Juniors) vs Cedar Children's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
343 students
Cedar Children's Academy
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
627 students
| Measure | Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Rochester, South East | Cedar Children's Academy Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2064 of 2,471 | #1959 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12587 of 15,697 | #11842 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 343 | 627 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 627 |
| Free school meals | 41.4% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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.cedarchildrensacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cedar Children's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 28.1).
- •Cedar Children's Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 56%).
- •Bligh Primary School (Juniors) does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Cedar Children's Academy is the larger school with 627 students compared with 343.
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 (Juniors) better than Cedar Children's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cedar Children's Academy ranks higher (31.9 vs 28.1 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 (Juniors) and Cedar Children's Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors): 343. Cedar Children's Academy: 627. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bligh Primary School (Juniors) and Cedar Children's Academy rank in South East?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is 2064th of 2,471 and Cedar Children's Academy is 1959th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).