Great Times

Starting School – A Gentle Beginning

June 24, 2026
Starting school is often described as a big milestone. But for a child, it shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
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News

Go Beyond - Biology Challenge

May 8, 2025
Go Beyond students in Years 9 and 10 were invited to complete the UK Biology Challenge on the 6th May 2025
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Amazing Auron Ski Trip

April 15, 2025
At the start of the Easter holidays a group of senior students and staff headed to Auron for our school ski trip.
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Rapturous Reception for a Rocking Show!

April 9, 2025
Over two nights, the senior school cast of "We Will Rock You" wowed audiences with their dramatic performances and stunning vocals.
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Stories

REV: Representing Excellent Values - Podcast

March 21, 2025
"Once you get over yourself," says Matt King, headmaster of Great Ballard School, you can have "the joy of appointing people who are so much better than you."
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Get Outdoors!

February 24, 2025
Today the interim report from the Play Commission has been published and its findings are disheartening. Time spent playing outdoors has declined by 50% in a generation.
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Welcome from the Heads of School

August 28, 2024
Welcome to a new term and academic year at Great Ballard!
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