Balfour Infant School

A not judged community school school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Balfour Infant School.

Rochester, ME12QT Ofsted: Not Judged Age 5-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pattens Lane
Rochester, ME12QT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118329
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Pattens Lane, Rochester, ME1 2QT
Age range
5-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
268
Free School Meals
23.5% (63 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
89
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
268 pupils
5-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing and Learning Together"

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Headteacher Mr J Pomeroy emphasising a strong start to education, a nurturing environment, and an induction programme to help even the youngest children transition smoothly.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

MFSE Breakfast & After School Club

Facilities

large school hall library computer suite

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

MFSE Breakfast & After School Club

Admissions Criteria

We are a co-educational Infant School taking children between the ages of 4 and 7 years. We have 270 children on roll, as each year we admit about 90 children into our reception classes. There are 3 classes in each of the 3 year groups.

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