Balfour Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Address | Balfour Road, ME4 6QX |
| School Website | www.balfourjuniorschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1634843833 |
| URN | 143880 |
School Census
| Total | 480 |
| Girls/Boys | 223/257 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.5%/53.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 33.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 139 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/10/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/10/2015 | Good |
| 24/09/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/10/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 0.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 53% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 55% |
| indian ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Blue Skies School
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Crest Infant School
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New Horizons Children's Academy
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Greenvale Primary School
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Delce Academy
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St Michael's RC Primary School
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St John's Church of England Infant School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: 4 New Street, , ME4 6RH