

SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS
Pupils transferring from Infant schools in September have the opportunity to visit in the Summer Term to become familiar with their new surroundings.
Children joining at other times are invited, with their parents, for a guided tour of the school and an informal meeting with the Headteacher.
If parents wish to visit the school before considering applying please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
When applying for a space for years 4,5 or 6 or for year 3 in terms 3-6, applications should be made direct to the school office using this form: In Year Admission Application Form.pdf
When applying for a year 2 pupil to join year 3 in September or when applying for a year 3 place in terms 1 or 2, applications should be made via Medway Council.
Tel. 01634 331159
Determined Admissions Policy
Admission Arrangements Balfour 2024-25
Admission Arrangements Balfour 2025-26
Admission Arrangements Balfour 2026-27
SCHOOL
HANDBOOK
For all the information parents and carers need, from times of the school day to uniform requirements and wraparound care, please download our school handbook.

TERM
DATES
TERM DATES 2026 TO 2027
TERM 1
Tuesday 1st September 2026
CPD Day 1 (pupils not in school)
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
TERM START
Friday 16th October 2026
TERM END
AUTUMN BREAK
Monday 19th October 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026
TERM 2
Monday 2nd November 2026
TERM START
Friday 27th November 2026
STAFF INSET DAY
Friday 18th December 2026
TERM END
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Monday 21st December 2026 to Friday 1st January 2027
TERM 3
Monday 4th January 2027
TERM START
Friday 12th February 2027
TERM END
FEBRUARY BREAK
Monday 15th February 2027 to Friday 19th February 2027
TERM 5
Monday 12th April 2027
TERM START
Monday 3rd May 2027
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Friday 28th May 2027
TERM END
MAY BREAK
Monday 31st May 2027 to Friday 4th June 2027
TERM 4
Monday 22nd February 2027
TERM START
Thursday 25th March 2027
TERM END
EASTER BREAK
Friday 26th March 2027 to Friday 9th April 2027
TERM 6
Monday 7th June 2027
TERM START
Wednesday 21st July 2027
TERM END
SCHOOL
DINNERS
Our school meals are provided by Independent Catering.
Meals cost £2.70 per day and can be paid for via ParentPay
For more information about Independent Catering please click here: https://www.independentcatering.co.uk/
To see the lunch menu, please click the buttons below:
Free school meals are available, if you wish to apply please use the link below.
FREE SCHOOL
MEALS

PARENT
PAY
ParentPay is the online payment service for schools and families. The system provides online payments, income management and dinner money administration for the school and catering team.
WRAPAROUND
CARE
Breakfast Club and After-School club are run by MFSE and available daily at a competitive price.
Breakfast Club is open from 7:30am and the pupils are brought over to class for the start of the school day.
After-school Club provides care until 6:00pm.
MFSE also run holiday camps on our premises
For more information and to book a place. Please visit MFSE | Pebble

