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Balfour Infant School
Pattens Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QT, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.2 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
260
Capacity
270
Ages
5–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education for children aged 5-7. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% expressing happiness with the school, suggesting a positive community atmosphere. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that while the school performs better than 40% of others, there may be areas for improvement to enhance its overall standing.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School keeps me informed
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
Good range of subjects
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
50%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.8%
Asian Indian9.6%
White Other8.1%
Black African6.9%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.37021, 0.51392 · ME1 2QT
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN118329
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.balfourinf.medway.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Balfour Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Balfour Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Balfour Infant School a good school?
Balfour Infant School scores 40.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Balfour Infant School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Balfour Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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