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Balfour Infant School is a primary community school in Rochester, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 13.7%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.0%.
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Balfour Infant School has an overall absence rate of 6.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Balfour Infant School is 13.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
234/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
86/mo
37% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.8
Bus Stops
17
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Rochester area
4.3
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 10 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.