Stories & Testimonials

There are many great stories and testimonials of pupils’ achievements and experiences of life at Ballard to share. We hope that this selection gives you a taste of what life at Ballard is like.

 “I regularly see the impact that my time at Ballard has had. I have been commended on ‘soft skills’ and the presentation skills, learnt via a combination of English lessons and speaking in assembly, have proved to be so useful at a conservatoire, being on stage. I sincerely thank you so much for such a wonderful experience at Ballard.”

“When we come back its straight round to Granny’s, then back to Ballard!”

Alumni

“An amazing family ethos.”

Ballard parent

“I really like playing with my friends and sharing.”

Reception pupil

“My son is so much happier at Ballard than at his previous school. The difference in him this year has been incredible.”

Ballard parent

“A system of peer mentoring for new pupils, and the involvement of older pupils with those in the pre-prep, contribute to the relaxed working environment even for the youngest pupils and the positive, friendly atmosphere that characterises the school.”

ISI

“Ballard has transformed my children.”

Ballard parent

“Ballard has given me everything I need so that I can go forward and achieve anything I want in the future.”

Pupil

“I love all the different clubs we do after school.”

Year 1 pupil

 “I regularly see the impact that my time at Ballard has had. I have been commended on ‘soft skills’ and the presentation skills, learnt via a combination of English lessons and speaking in assembly, have proved to be so useful at a conservatoire, being on stage. I sincerely thank you so much for such a wonderful experience at Ballard.”

“When we come back its straight round to Granny’s, then back to Ballard!”

Alumni

“She does an extra Arts activity, junk modelling, after school and loves it. They work with laser cutters and put things together. She can’t wait to do it.”

Ballard parent

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