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Balfour Junior School
Balfour Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.3 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
480
Capacity
480
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strengths in key academic areas, achieving 71% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 33% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 66% of schools, reflecting a solid reputation in the community. However, only 14% of pupils reached a higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 14 October 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.9%
Asian Indian8.5%
White Other8.1%
Black African7.7%
Asian Bangladeshi5.8%
Other3.1%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.37325, 0.51533 · ME4 6QX
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN143880
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Balfour Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Balfour Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 October 2015.
Is Balfour Junior School a good school?
Balfour Junior School scores 66.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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