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.
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Children joining at other times are invited, with their parents, for a guided tour of the school and an informal meeting with the Headteacher.
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If parents wish to visit the school before considering applying please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
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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
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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
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Determined Admissions Policy
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​Determined Admission Arrangements Balfour 2023-24
Determined Admission Arrangements Balfour 2024-25
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SCHOOL
HANDBOOK
TERM
DATES
TERM DATES 2024 TO 2025
TERM 1
Monday 2nd September 2024
CPD Day 1 (pupils not in school)
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
TERM START
Friday 18th October 2024
TERM END
AUTUMN BREAK
Monday 21st October 2024 to Friday 1st November 2024
TERM 2
Monday 4th November 2024
TERM START
Friday 22nd November 2024
STAFF INSET DAY
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Friday 20th December 2024
TERM END
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Monday 23rd December 2024 to Thursday 2nd January 2024
TERM 3
Friday 3rd January 2025
TERM START
Friday 14th February 2025
TERM END
FEBRUARY BREAK
Monday 17th February 2025 to Friday 21st February 2025
TERM 5
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
TERM START
Monday 5th May 2025
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Friday 23rd May 2025
TERM END
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MAY BREAK
Monday 26th May 2025 to Friday 30th May 2025
Please click here to see terms dates for 2025-26
TERM 4
Monday 24th February 2025
TERM START
Friday 4th April 2025
TERM END
EASTER BREAK
Monday 7th April 2025 to Monday 21st April 2025
TERM 6
Monday 2nd June 2025
TERM START
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Wednesday 23rd July 2025
TERM END
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SCHOOL
DINNERS
Our school meals are provided by Independent Catering.
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Meals cost £2.53 per day and can be paid for via ParentPay
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For more information about Independent Catering please click here: https://www.independentcatering.co.uk/
To see the menu for Term 1, please click here: Menu Term 1
Free school meals are available, if you wish to apply please use the link below.
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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.
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