Balfour Junior School

URN: 143880 • Chatham ME4 6QX

Overview

Name
Balfour Junior School
URN
143880
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Zoe Mayston (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01634843833
Website
Visit
Address
Balfour Road, Chatham ME4 6QX

Summary

Balfour Junior School, located in Chatham, Medway, is a mixed primary academy with a capacity of 480 pupils. The school is committed to providing a supportive and safe environment that fosters a lifelong passion for learning. With core values including resilience, kindness, integrity, respect, personal responsibility, and gratitude, Balfour Junior School aims to enhance the life chances of its students through a well-rounded education.

The school promotes a strong sense of community and individuality, encouraging pupils to celebrate their unique qualities while developing essential skills. The curriculum is designed to engage students and support their academic and personal growth. This term, the focus is on resilience, helping children learn to navigate challenges effectively.

Balfour Junior School welcomes prospective parents to open days for Year 3 admissions in September 2026, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school and its offerings. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
480
Pupils
480
Boys
232
Girls
248
FSM %
31.00
Open date
2017-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 480 232 248 480 31.00
2024-09-11 474 245 229 480 30.60
2023-09-11 469 261 208 480 26.90
2022-09-11 469 261 208 480 26.90
2021-09-11 464 250 214 480 22.60
2020-09-11 471 240 231 480 16.10

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