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Balfour Junior School is an academy. It has about 480 boys and girls aged between 7 and 11. In December 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Beyond Schools Trust. (Phoenix Primary School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Representation. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all below average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is about average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
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