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Balfour Infant School
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Balfour Infant School
- Primary
- Medway ME1 2QT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The emphasis you have placed on the development of children鈥檚 speech and language skills can be seen throughout the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a curriculum that is broad and balanced; teaching of art is a strength.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some tasks pupils complete independently do not challenge them sufficiently.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional funding is used effectively to provide specific support for disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are curious and interested in learning; they have high levels of respect for people from different faiths and cultures.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strength of provision for pupils who have additional needs is illustrated; mental health first aid sessions positively impact pupils鈥� well-being.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with regular and appropriate training for staff; pupils feel safe and secure in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The curriculum includes opportunities to learn how to stay safe; pupils help in decisions contributing to their safety and welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as friendly, welcoming, and inclusive; they appreciate staff efforts.
Parental Involvement: Governors contribute effectively, whereas parents indicate the school involves them adequately in the community and school activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils were observed keenly investigating life cycles of frogs at the school鈥檚 pond.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are proud to work at the school and feel supported; consideration is given to their workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use assessment information effectively to ensure correct pitch of learning and good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching and learning is evaluated through accurate self-evaluation and monitoring.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some tasks completed by pupils independently do not challenge them enough.
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Balfour Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 268 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.2 | 25.8 | 14.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Balfour Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1