Great Times

WHAT SETS GREAT BALLARD APART FROM OTHER SCHOOLS?

June 4, 2026
A blog post from Matt King explaining what sets Great Ballard apart from other schools.
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News

Year 8 Enterprise Trip to London

December 15, 2023
Year 8s gifted with a celebratory trip as the winners of last year's Enterprise Award.
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GB sees the launch of Service & Leadership Dinners

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

December 15, 2023
Our Senior French trip in September highlights just how beneficial trips abroad can be for students.
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Stories

Photography Competition Launch

January 9, 2026
We are excited to announce that our annual photography competition has launched
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School council gives some parking advice

November 28, 2025
School council gives some parking advice.
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An Independent Education

November 27, 2025
Our Senior Deputy, Alice Hardwick, shares her experiences of moving from the state to independent sector and why she is excited about the Great Ballard curriculum.
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