School Compass
Balfour Infant School
Rochester · Medway · ME1 2QT. infant · Community school · State-funded · Ages 5 to 7. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Medway index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
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- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 18/11/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
Where is Balfour Infant School?
Balfour Infant School is in Rochester (ME1 2QT), Medway. URN 118329.
How do I compare Balfour Infant School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Balfour Infant School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 15 October 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
Pupils are happy to come to this friendly and inclusive school. Their teachers welcome them every morning. The day begins calmly with activities such as yoga. Pupils look forward to social times when there are a wide range of games to play with their friends. Pupils love to challenge themselves on the trim trail…
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Rochester
47 schools on the Rochester town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
Preferred attribution when referencing this page in articles or AI answers.
Balfour Infant School
URN: 118329
Local authority: Medway
Town: Rochester
Postcode: ME1 2QT
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/118329/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.How to use this page
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