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Welcome to Bligh Primary School

Welcome
to Bligh Primary School

Welcome
to Bligh Primary School

On behalf of our wonderful team, our pupils, and the Maritime Academy Trust, I am so happy to welcome you to our school website.

At Bligh, we want every single child to love learning and dream big. We work hand-in-hand with our parents, carers, and local community to build strong, happy foundations so our children can grow into confident, independent young people who are ready to take on the world. Our children deserve choice and opportunity.

Our Values

Our Values

  • At the HEART of the community Image

    At the HEART of the community

    A school with HEART, where every child belongs

    From Nursery through to Year 6, children grow and learn together on one site, surrounded by a warm, welcoming community that knows and supports every family.
  • A strong start Image

    A strong start

    Growing confident learners from the very beginning

    Our Strong Foundations programme supports children and families from birth, with stay and play sessions, parenting support and a toy and book library — helping children feel happy, secure and ready to flourish.
  • Ready for what comes next Image

    Ready for what comes next

    Building confident, future-ready children

    From 1:1 Chromebooks in Key Stage 2 to our dedicated secondary transition programme, we help every child develop the skills and confidence for their next step.
  • More than the classroom Image

    More than the classroom

    Big opportunities to discover, create and achieve

    Sports, creative arts, choir, performance opportunities, fantastic outdoor spaces, a dedicated library and even a visiting swimming pool give every child opportunities to discover what they love.
  • Our values in action Image

    Our values in action

    Honesty. Empathy. Achievement. Resilience. Teamwork.

    Our HEART values shape everyday life at Bligh, creating a positive, respectful and ambitious school where children are encouraged to care for others, aim high and never give up.
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Quotes

Quotes

  • Ofsted

    2025

    The school is a calm, happy and orderly environment. Pupils get along well together. Relationships are warm and good-humoured. Pupils trust staff to help them resolve any worries or problems”
  • Bligh

    Parent

    The school does so much for us and helps us teach our children, too. It feels like family.
  • Ofsted

    2025

    Strong relationships are built with parents and carers so everyone works together to provide the very best start for pupils here.
  • Bligh

    Parent

    We are really pleased and compared to friends with children in other schools, Bligh is miles ahead.