Balfour Junior School vs St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 689 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 Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
| Measure | Balfour Junior School Chatham, South East | St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School Chatham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #917 of 2,471 | #1923 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5069 of 15,697 | #11540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 480 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 480 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 29.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 100.9% |
| 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 | Chatham | Chatham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balfourjuniorschool.org.uk | www.st-michaels.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Balfour Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 33.5).
- •Balfour Junior School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 446.
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 Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Balfour Junior School ranks higher (63.8 vs 33.5 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 Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balfour Junior School: 480. St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balfour Junior School and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Balfour Junior School is 917th of 2,471 and St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 1923rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).