The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 260
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mr Joseph Pomeroy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
November 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Pattens Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBalfour Junior School
Primary · 352m away
Holcombe Grammar School
Secondary · 585m away
Delce Academy
Primary · 629m away
New Horizons Children's Academy
Primary · 802m away
Warren Wood Community Primary School and Language Unit
Primary · 909m away
Warren Wood Primary School
Primary · 909m away
The Rochester Grammar School
Secondary · 915m away
The Thomas Aveling School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Balfour Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Balfour Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Balfour Infant School?
Balfour Infant School currently has 260 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Balfour Infant School take?
Balfour Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Balfour Infant School?
Balfour Infant School is in Rochester, ME1 2QT, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Balfour Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Balfour Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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