Great Times

Fieldwork at Great Ballard: Geography That Gets Mud on Its Boots

May 1, 2026
Some of the best geography lessons don’t happen at a desk. They happen in wellies, on windy beaches, or halfway up a hill with a notebook in hand and a slightly squashed packed lunch. That’s where theory stops being theory and starts making sense.
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News

Prep Pupils Attend Young Voices

January 22, 2024
GB pupils join more than 8000 at Young Voices in the O2.
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Great Ballard make Duke of Edinburgh History!

January 11, 2024
Great Ballard's first ever D of E group tackled their Bronze expedition this Summer term with great results and even greater memories.
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Special guests attend Great Ballard's Prizegiving

December 15, 2023
West End stars and UK champion dancers brought excitment and entertainment to our end of year service, making the experience extra special for pupils and staff alike.
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Stories

Back to school jitters?

August 8, 2025
It may have reached that point in the holidays when you are gathering school uniform, debating the merits of the school shoes they love versus the school shoes you think are more sensible and you are starting to see the signs of some start of term anxiety from your child.
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Raising Resilient Children

June 10, 2025
Helping Your Child Reach Their Academic Potential: The Role of Resilience in Learning - By Katie Morgan - Head of Pre-Prep
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Growing Up in a Digital World

May 21, 2025
At Great Ballard School, our wellbeing mission goes beyond the ying and yang of pastoral support and academic excellence. Dan Joseph - Pastoral Deputy and Safeguarding Lead
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