Great Times

Welcome back to a new school year at Great Ballard

Stories
August 27, 2025
We are excited to welcome everyone back for another fantastic year at Great Ballard! Whether you are returning or joining us for the very first time.
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News

Pupils get inspired by fantastically great women

News
December 15, 2023
As part of our "Go Beyond' programme, pupils from Years 4 to 9 were invited to watch a performance of "Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World".
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Pupils get creative for National Poetry Day

News
December 15, 2023
GB pupils from our littlest to our oldest showcased their creativity, passion and literay skill on National Poetry Day.
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Fantastic Fayre Highlights

News
December 15, 2023
A fantastic time was had by all on Friday 5th November, with Year 7 hosting their long-anticpated Autumn Fayre. Having started their planning all the way back in September, it was great to see their success!
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Stories

Redefining Education

Stories
April 22, 2025
Redefining Education: How Small Independent Schools Like Great Ballard Are Pioneering a Forward-Thinking Curriculum that Teaches Children Not Just How to Learn but How to Live
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But what is M.A.P?

Stories
April 9, 2025
You know there is something wrong in your school when sport is solely about winning at all costs and cookery is about bringing home cookies and cakes in a Tupperware box.
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REV: Representing Excellent Values - Podcast

Stories
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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