Bligh Primary School (Juniors) vs Elaine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
Elaine Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
270 students
| Measure | Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Rochester, South East | Elaine Primary School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2064 of 2,471 | #1181 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12587 of 15,697 | #6663 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 343 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 41.4% | 53.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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.elaine.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elaine Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 28.1).
- •Elaine Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 56%).
- •Elaine Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is the larger school with 343 students compared with 270.
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 Elaine Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elaine Primary School ranks higher (56.1 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 Elaine Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors): 343. Elaine Primary School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bligh Primary School (Juniors) and Elaine Primary School rank in South East?
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) is 2064th of 2,471 and Elaine Primary School is 1181st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).