Welcome from the Heads of School

Stories
August 28, 2024

Welcome to a new term and academic year at Great Ballard! Our school is a place of ongoing development and growth, and whether you are returning or are new to the school, we know that you will find new opportunities and new challenges. Following an amazing set of GCSE Results achieved by our first Year 11 class, us pupils as well as our lovely staff are more inspired than ever to continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. We are grateful for the unwavering support of our incredible community around us, which builds our confidence, drives us toward Great accomplishments, and enriches our experiences to the highest standards. As returning students know and new students will soon find out, here at Great Ballard, we are a family and we are right behind you every step of the way, that is a promise! We can't wait to see you all soon!  

Eden and Thane

GB sees the launch of Service & Leadership Dinners

News
December 15, 2023
Friday, 18th November saw the launch of our Service and Leadership dinner series. We are very proud to be one of the few schools in the country that recognises our pupils’ contributions beyond the classroom with the awarding of Service and Leadership scholarships, and this was an opportunity for our current group of Year 9 scholars to host an evening.
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The benefits of school trips to new countries

News
December 15, 2023
Our Senior French trip in September highlights just how beneficial trips abroad can be for students.
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Great Ballard STEM Day

News
December 15, 2023
Along with local primary school pupils, children from Years 5 and 6 gathered together for a day celebrating all things STEM related with a variety of competitions and teamwork challenges.
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