Balfour Infant School vs Balfour Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 352 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balfour Infant School
Rochester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
244 students
Balfour Junior School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
480 students
| Measure | Balfour Infant School Rochester, South East | Balfour Junior School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1443 of 2,471 | #917 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8332 of 15,697 | #5069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 244 | 480 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 480 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochester | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balfourinf.medway.sch.uk | www.balfourjuniorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Balfour Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 48.4).
- •Balfour Junior School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 244.
- •Balfour Infant School is a local authority school while Balfour Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balfour Infant School better than Balfour Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Balfour Junior School ranks higher (63.8 vs 48.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balfour Infant School and Balfour Junior School?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balfour Infant School: 244. Balfour Junior School: 480. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balfour Infant School and Balfour Junior School rank in South East?
Balfour Infant School is 1443rd of 2,471 and Balfour Junior School is 917th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).