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

Curiosity in Action: Science at Great Ballard

March 20, 2026
Imagine if every lesson started with curiosity… “What’s your question?” – it’s a simple prompt that sparks great science. This theme for British Science Week perfectly captures how our science teachers aim to inspire your child at Great Ballard.
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Pre-prep Learning Enquiry

March 16, 2026
What better way to launch our new learning enquiry 'Mechanical Mayhem' than with a trip to Brighton Toy Museum.
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National Storytelling Week at Great Ballard

March 5, 2026
Great Ballard embraced National Storytelling Week with a wonderful range of creative activities across the school.
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