Earned recognition - identified from published data
Balfour Junior School
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This page confirms what Balfour Junior School has earned from published evidence.
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Rise in KS2 reading, writing & maths (expected standard) since 2022 - KS2 up 21 percentage points, from the 2024/25 school year.
Results year: 2024/25 · Source: DfE KS2 (multi-year) · among the primary schools in Chatham
Pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing & maths - 14% at the higher standard, from the 2024/25 school year.
Results year: 2024/25 · Source: DfE KS2 (Compare School and College Performance) · among the primary schools in Chatham
Also earned in 2023/24: Top 3 in town
Teaching staff retained year on year - 100% staff retained, from the 2023/24 school year.
Results year: 2023/24 · Source: DfE School Workforce Census · a bar met by about 16.5% of schools measured
Parents who agree the school has high expectations for their child - 100% of parents agree, from parent survey responses submitted during 2024.
Results year: 2024 · Source: Ofsted Parent View (dated submission window) · a bar met by about 12.4% of schools measured
Town = the state-funded primary schools in the school’s built-up area.
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