Balfour Junior School

About Balfour Junior School

Balfour Junior School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 480 pupils on roll. It is part of BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Medway →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

480 / 480 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Balfour Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6QX

Phone

01634843833

Headteacher

Zoe Mayston

Website

www.balfourjuniorschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Balfour Junior School?

Balfour Junior School is an academy converter in Chatham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Balfour Junior School have?

Balfour Junior School has 480 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Balfour Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Balfour Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Balfour Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Balfour Junior School is part of BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Balfour Junior School?

Balfour Junior School is located at Balfour Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6QX.