


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
Determined Admission Arrangements Balfour 2023-24
Determined Admission Arrangements Balfour 2024-25
SCHOOL
HANDBOOK

TERM
DATES
TERM DATES 2023 TO 2024
TERM 1
Friday 1st September 2023
CPD Day 1 (pupils not in school)
Monday 4th September 2023
TERM START
Friday 20th October 2023
TERM END
AUTUMN BREAK
Monday 23rd October 2023 to Friday 3rd November 2023
TERM 2
Monday 6th November 2023
TERM START
Friday 24th November 2023
STAFF INSET DAY
Friday 22nd December 2023
TERM END
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Monday 25th December 2023 to Friday 5th January 2024
TERM 3
Monday 8th January 2024
TERM START
Friday 9th February 2024
TERM END
FEBRUARY BREAK
Monday 12th February 2024 to Friday 16th February 2024
TERM 5
Monday 15th April 2024
TERM START
Monday 6th May 2024
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
Friday 24th May 2024
TERM END
MAY BREAK
Monday 27th May 2024 to Friday 31st May 2024
TERM 4
Monday 19th February 2024
TERM START
Thursday 28th March 2024
TERM END
EASTER BREAK
Friday 29th March 2024 to Friday 12th April 2024
TERM 6
Monday 3rd June 2024
TERM START
Tuesday 23rd July 2024
TERM END
SCHOOL
DINNERS
Our school meals are provided by Independent Catering.
Meals cost £2.53 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 menu for Term 2, please click here: Menu Term 2
To see the menu for Term 3 (Jan 2024), please click here: Menu Term 3
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.