

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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Admission Arrangements Balfour 2024-25
​Admission Arrangements Balfour 2025-26
Admission Arrangements Balfour 2026-27
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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.
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TERM
DATES
TERM DATES 2025 TO 2026
TERM 1
Monday 1st September 2025
CPD Day 1 (pupils not in school)
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
TERM START
Friday 17th October 2025
TERM END
AUTUMN BREAK
Monday 20th October 2025 to Friday 31st October 2025
TERM 2
Monday 3rd November 2025
TERM START
Friday 28th November 2025
STAFF INSET DAY
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Friday 19th December 2025
TERM END
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Monday 22nd December 2025 to Friday 2nd January 2026
TERM 3
Tuesday 6th January 2026
TERM START
Friday 13th February 2026
TERM END
FEBRUARY BREAK
Monday 16th February 2026 to Friday 20th February 2026
TERM 5
Monday 20th April 2026
TERM START
Monday 4th May 2026
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Friday 22nd May 2026
TERM END
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MAY BREAK
Monday 25th May 2026 to Friday 29th May 2026
TERM 4
Monday 23rd February 2026
TERM START
Thursday 2nd April 2026
TERM END
EASTER BREAK
Friday 3rd April 2026 to Friday 17th April 2026
TERM 6
Monday 1st June 2026
TERM START
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Wednesday 22nd July 2026
TERM END
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SCHOOL
DINNERS
Our school meals are provided by Independent Catering.
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Meals cost £2.70 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 lunch menu, please click the buttons below:
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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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
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