Welcome to Ballard
Welcome to Ballard School, a place where pupils belong, thrive and achieve.
Ballard is a joyful, ambitious and welcoming school where education is truly transformational. Confident, curious and kind, Ballard pupils flourish across our exceptional campus in classrooms, on the sports fields and on stage.
Set within beautiful surroundings between the New Forest and the Solent, our forward thinking, values led approach has earned national recognition, including Independent Co‑educational School of the Year 2024–25 and awards across sport, fine art and the performing arts. These honours reflect a vibrant, inclusive community where learning is purposeful and pupils feel known, supported and inspired.
Explore our website to discover the ‘Ballard Effect’ for yourself – the learning, the opportunities, the sense of belonging, and the joy of a school community that continues to move from strength to strength.
Join the Journey
Ballard In Numbers
175+
Co-curricular activities a week
50%
9-7 Grades at GCSE 2025
34
Acre campus
3000
Freshly prepared meals every week
15
Visiting Music and LAMDA Teachers
Open Mornings & Private Tours
We would be delighted to welcome you at one of our Open Morning events or a private tour.
Life at Ballard
We like to keep a pictorial record of our pupils’ work, achievements, and life at school.
Opportunities at Ballard
Ballard Films
Ballard News
