Balfour Junior School
Balfour Junior School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 7–11, in Chatham, ME4, in the Medway council area. It has 480 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (23 May 2024): School remains Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 23 May 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (14 October 2015) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 71 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 14 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 119 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 480 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 30.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 36.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.63% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.21% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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