Author: Ollie Barker-Clipston

25th August 23

Ballard is incredibly proud of their pupils and the academic excellence they have achieved this year with these fantastic GCSE results. Over all subjects and entrants 40.7% achieved the top grades (9 to 7), a record high and up 4% from last year’s record and almost double the National Average. With a 14.3% increase in…

14th March 23

Wow, what a production. Congratulations to all our amazing pupils in Years 3,4,5 and 6, who were part of our Frozen Jr production this week. With over 120 children on stage and many more supporting behind the scenes, this was the largest cast ever seen in a Ballard production and each one helped make it spectacular. Each of…

15th December 22

Ballard provides a positive, inclusive, award-winning sports provision with specialist teachers for all pupils. Ballard’s approach is that sport and its benefits are for life. Streaming allows sport for all and our huge range of activities (25) widens the appeal. There are exceptional mentoring and coaching opportunities for pupils. Over the last few years, Ballard…

15th December 22

Ballard school is home to an award-winning Music Department with 100% GCSE success and incredible opportunities to perform at home and abroad. To find out more about the success stories of some of our talented pupils, follow the link below: Excellence In Music: Alumni Success  

15th December 22

Follow the link below to find out why Ballard pupils and parents love being part of our Lower Prep: Loving Lower Prep – The Full Story  

15th December 22

“Freddie was apprehensive about starting in Reception and attending school five days a week. I have therefore been absolutely delighted that he has settled in so quickly and how much he is enjoying his school days….” More here: Freddie’s Story 

14th December 22

Ballard School chose to enter Year 11 pupil, Carla, as a candidate for the ISA Senior Athlete of the Term for Autumn 2022. Carla is now English, British and commonwealth champion for Cadet kata (a form of karate) and continues to help mentor younger athletes at her local club, all this whilst studying for her…

14th December 22

In the week leading up to the Christmas holidays, pupils from Year 1 to Year 11 got into the festive spirit at our informal Christmas concert entertaining a sold out audience with an array of Christmas classics. This is not only a great way for the pupils to get into the festive spirit but also…

14th December 22

It was a joy to host a community concert for some of the nursing homes that are local to the School – an extremely heart warming morning for all involved. Ballard musicians, from all age groups, came together to perform some classic Christmas songs for our guests. The nursing home residents soaked up the festive…

27th October 22

Modern Foreign Languages Celebrates European Day of Languages What a wonderful week this was for languages at Ballard School. We kicked off on the Monday with some quizzes in lessons in preparation for the assemblies and the form competition on Friday. On Tuesday, our Language Leaders spent both breaks chatting to pupils of all ages…