Balfour Junior School

Balfour Junior School is a mixed primary academy located on Balfour Road in Chatham, Kent. Serving students aged 7 to 11, the school has an enrolment capacity of 480 pupils, with current numbers reflecting a balance of 232 boys and 248 girls. The school is situated in an urban setting, catering to the local community of Chatham and surrounding areas. As an academy converter, Balfour Junior School is part of the Academies group, which allows it autonomy from local authority control while still adhering to national educational standards. The school does not have a religious character, and its ethos is centred around creating a vibrant educational environment aimed at fostering a lifelong passion for learning. The motto and core belief expressed by the Headteacher, Zoe Mayston, emphasizes the importance of improving life chances through education.