Balfour Infant School vs Holcombe Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 585 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
Holcombe Grammar School
Chatham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,060 students
| Measure | Balfour Infant School Rochester, South East | Holcombe Grammar School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1443 of 2,471 | #103 of 679 |
| National rank | #8332 of 15,697 | #378 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 244 | 1,060 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 1,060 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 84.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 96.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Rochester | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balfourinf.medway.sch.uk | www.holcombegrammar.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holcombe Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 48.4).
- •Holcombe Grammar School is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 244.
- •Balfour Infant School is a local authority school while Holcombe Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Balfour Infant School is co-educational and Holcombe Grammar School is boys.
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 Holcombe Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Holcombe Grammar School ranks higher (86.5 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 Holcombe Grammar School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Rochester and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balfour Infant School: 244. Holcombe Grammar School: 1,060. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balfour Infant School and Holcombe Grammar School rank in South East?
Balfour Infant School is 1443rd of 2,471 and Holcombe Grammar School is 103rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).