Balfour Junior School vs St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 516 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balfour Junior School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
480 students
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Rochester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
| Measure | Balfour Junior School Chatham, South East | St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #917 of 2,471 | #500 of 679 |
| National rank | #5069 of 15,697 | #3144 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 480 | 1,084 |
| Pupils on roll | 480 | 1,084 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.8 |
| town | Chatham | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balfourjuniorschool.org.uk | www.stjohnfisher.school |
The verdict
- •Balfour Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 26.2).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 480.
- •Balfour Junior School is a academy school while St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a local authority 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 Junior School better than St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?
On the Success Index (England), Balfour Junior School ranks higher (63.8 vs 26.2 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 Junior School and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balfour Junior School: 480. St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School: 1,084. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balfour Junior School and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School rank in South East?
Balfour Junior School is 917th of 2,471 and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is 500th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).