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

Great Ballard Sports Bulletin

March 20, 2026
Learn more about our sports team in our sports bulletin.
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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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Stories

Why Maths Still Drives Success

May 22, 2026
Maths at Great Ballard is about more than results alone. It is about building the confidence, clarity and capability that underpin success in school and beyond.
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How Well-Judged Challenge Turns Potential into Excellent GCSE Results

May 12, 2026
We’re often asked how we embed academic ambition. Our answer is simple: we believe wholeheartedly in every child, and we take the time to help them believe in themselves.
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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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