Ballard School

"Simply the best school every day.” (Parent)
Open Morning 15th March (Booking essential)

We would be delighted to welcome you at one of our Open Morning events or a private tour, both of which can be arranged with one of our friendly admissions team via email: registrar, or by calling us on 01425 626900 and asking to speak with the Registrar’s team.
As a popular, award-winning, 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 Nursery, Reception, Year 3 and Year 7, although we do accept pupils in other year groups, should a place be available, so please do contact us to discuss your requirements.

"Simply the best school every day” (Reception Parent)
BOOK NOW for our Open Mornings on 19th January and 15th March 
"He has had a fantastic start and he said it was, 'the best few days ever'!" (Year 7)
“Our daughter has settled in so well and is incredibly happy. She said Ballard feels, 'like being at home because the teachers are so kind and caring'. She has made so many new friends and said that the lessons are, 'fun and interesting'. We have a very happy daughter." (Year 9)
"It's so lovely to hear my daughter say after just a few days, 'it's great, I can just be me"." (Year 9)
"In two days, he's a different child; so much more confident, we can't quite believe it." (Year 9)
"Our children are so excited. They are coming home and talking all about their lessons." (Years 8 & 9)
"He is loving the variety of lessons and thinks the teachers are brilliant. He is being listened to for the first time and feels valued. He jumps out of bed every morning and puts his uniform on with pride. He just loves coming into school. We are delighted!" (Year 7)
New Parent Quotes

We would be delighted to welcome you at one of our Open Morning events or a private tour, both of which can be arranged with one of our friendly admissions team via email: registrar, or by calling us on 01425 626900 and asking to speak with the Registrar’s team.
As a popular, award-winning, 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 Nursery, Reception, Year 3 and Year 7, although we do accept pupils in other year groups, should a place be available, so please do contact us to discuss your requirements.

"Simply the best school every day." (Parent)
Open Morning 19th January 
(Booking essential)

"We didn't realise our daughter was sporty until she joined Ballard." 
"The Scholarship Programme has been a great help; I wouldn't have made the Nationals without it." Upper Prep Scholar
"My son is a talented sportsman, however lacked both confidence and coaching to feel he was both an able and competitive player. Ballard has given him a platform to shine." Parent
"It was lovely to observe all the children involved in competitive sport at Ballard. A few weeks ago, our daughter did not really know one end of a hockey stick from the other, so to watch her play her first match and be chosen as 'Player of the Match' was quite something! It was great to hear the encouragement provided by all the staff to ensure it was also a great learning opportunity." Parent
"Our daughter has never been a particularly keen sportsperson but is willing to give everything a go at Ballard." Parent
"Sport at Ballard is really inclusive. They work with you on what you do and use all your different skills to help you improve." Senior Pupil|

"We didn't realise our daughter was sporty until she joined Ballard."

"The Scholarship Programme has been a great help; I wouldn't have made the Nationals without it." Upper Prep Scholar

"My son is a talented sportsman, however lacked both confidence and coaching to feel he was both an able and competitive player. Ballard has given him a platform to shine." Parent

"It was lovely to observe all the children involved in competitive sport at Ballard. A few weeks ago, our daughter did not really know one end of a hockey stick from the other, so to watch her play her first match and be chosen as 'Player of the Match' was quite something! It was great to hear the encouragement provided by all the staff to ensure it was also a great learning opportunity." Parent

"Our daughter has never been a particularly keen sportsperson but is willing to give everything a go at Ballard." Parent

"Sport at Ballard is really inclusive. They work with you on what you do and use all your different skills to help you improve." Senior Pupil|

"All your feedback helps to increase her selfbelief and confidence; and she is now starting to really enjoy sport at Ballard." Parent