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Balfour Infant School

Medway, ME1 2QTPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 65 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Balfour Infant School

Parents considering Balfour Infant School will find strong signals of satisfaction in the most recent Parent View survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025. An impressive 88% of the 16 respondents said they would recommend the school, and the feedback on day-to-day experience is notably positive. 94% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. Behaviour is also a clear strength, with 88% agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 195 applications for just 65 places, a ratio of three applicants per place. Of those, 62 families listed Balfour as their first preference, and all 62 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though it is worth noting that a small minority of parents expressed dissatisfaction on certain measures, including how concerns are handled and the range of clubs on offer.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPattens Lane, Rochester, Medway, ME1 2QT
HeadteacherJoseph Pomeroy
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils260
Free School Meals (FSM)23.1%
School Capacity260 / 270 (96% full)

The full report on this school

What 16 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteGymnasiumForest SchoolSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballDanceCricketRoundersSwimmingNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirFilm ClubEco ClubDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: balfourinf.medway.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balfour Infant School

Balfour Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.