Year 7 Admissions Day

The deadline to register for Year 7, September 2026 entry has now passed.

Contact our Registrar if you are interested in joining Ballard Year 7 in 2027.

The day offers an opportunity to experience a little of life@ballard whilst mixing with other pupils and meeting key staff. Pupils will be welcomed into small groups led by a dedicated staff member (Group Leader) and should arrive between 8.30 – 8.40 am. The fun starts at 9.00am with an ice-breaker session followed by a carousel of six activities that includes, DT, Music, Science and Sport. Refreshments will be provided through the day and parents are warmly invited to return after lunch to meet our team and other families.

To give you a better sense of what to expect, we have just released a short video featuring pupils who have experienced Admissions Day first-hand. Their insights offer a genuine perspective on what the day is like, and you may watch it here.

In Year 7, Ballard expands from two classes to four, blending our current pupils with all our new pupils. We are really proud of our pupils and welcome like-minded pupils who are ready to thrive in our inclusive, dynamic community. Offers to pupils will be made on a best-fit basis before the Christmas break.

We are seeking pupils who possess a positive character and will:

• show enthusiasm for School life;
• embrace new opportunities;
• demonstrate kindness and acceptance; and
• live our Ballard values including curiosity, kindness, honesty and respect.

To read more about how our pupils enjoyed Admissions Day and also to read some quotes from parents and pupils in Year 7 please click – here.

Read Hamish and Olivia’s experiences of joining Ballard in Year 7: