Admissions
Admissions at Ballard
Welcome to Ballard School. As a popular, academic, all-round day school, we have a number of opportunities to join our School for pupils aged 2-16 years old. The key year groups for entry are Reception, Year 3 and Year 7, although we do accept pupils in other year groups, so please do always contact us for availability. There is a wealth of information within our Virtual Open Day page and through the School sections on the website.
Open Mornings
We are delighted to be able to invite prospective parents and pupils to visit our School for our Open Mornings;
Autumn Term 2021
Friday, 1st October 2021 and Friday, 12th November 2021
Spring Term 2022
Friday, 18th March 2022
Summer Term 2022
Friday, 6th May 2022
Please contact our registrar to book your place.
Admission’s Dates for 2022 entry:
Year 3
Admission’s applications to be submitted by 10th December 2021.
Scholarship applications to be submitted by the 10th December 2021.
Admissions/Scholarship Day: 12th February 2022.
Year 7
Admission’s applications to be submitted by 1st November 2021.
Scholarship applications to be submitted by the 10th December 2021.
Admission’s Day: 22nd January 2022.
Scholarship Day: 12th February 2022.
Year 9
Admission’s applications to be submitted by 10th December 2021.
Scholarship applications to be submitted by the 10th December 2021.
Admission’s Day: 22nd January 2022.
Scholarship Day: 12th February 2022.
Important information for Year 9 Admissions: from 2023 onwards, we will no longer be accepting new pupils into Year 9, except for a very limited number of Scholarship places.
If you are interested in your child or children joining Ballard School, please contact our registrar as soon as possible to note your interest. We do accept forward registrations, so please contact us as early as possible – we currently have pupils registered to start in 2029, so it is never too early.
Scholarships
Ballard offers scholarships into Year 3, Year 7 and Year 9 for exceptional pupils. Please contact our registrar should you wish your child to be considered for a scholarship for September 2022 and beyond. Please note that, due to the increase in our Year 7 intake, we will only have a couple of spaces available for Year 9 scholarships from 2023 and beyond.
Application deadlines for September 2022 entry:
Year 3 – 10th December 2021
Year 7 – 1st November 2021
Year 9 – 10th December 2021
Even in these uncertain times, we aim to make your admissions’ experience as friendly and as smooth as possible at Ballard. Whether you wish to register in advance or are suddenly relocating and need a place quickly, we will always try to help.
Ballard believes in ‘Bespoke Education’ and this starts with admissions. From the moment you contact us, or request a prospectus, we treat you and your family as individuals. We want to learn about your child or children and their interests so that we can, wherever possible, make the journey tailored for them.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Ballard.
Please contact our Registrar, Lynsey Davis, by email: registrar@ballardschool.co.uk.
“The induction programme at Ballard has far exceeded my expectations and is poles apart from our experience with other schools. Both my son and I have felt welcome from day one both by the teaching and support staff as well as the students (both existing and new) and our class representatives and other parents. It has made his transition into secondary education a seamless and enjoyable time – I’ve never known him so motivated to get up in the morning, get his homework done and be so happy at school! Please pass my thanks on to your entire team – I finally feel like I’m getting value for money for my son’s private education!” (New Parent).
Our Registrar, Lynsey Davis;
In my capacity as Registrar, I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to Ballard. On behalf of the whole School, from our pupils and staff to Merlin the School dog, we look forward to helping you in any way we can.
My aim is to make sure you are fully equipped with all the information you need to make the right decision when choosing a school for your son or daughter. As a current parent of two Ballard pupils, I understand that each child is different and each situation requires individual care and attention. Every case is unique, just like prospective pupils and their families.
If you would like to meet the Headmaster and tour our School, please call me 01425 626900 or contact me via email: registrar@ballardschool.co.uk
I look forward to assisting and guiding you through the admissions process and welcoming you to Ballard soon.
