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Ballard School

Other independent school · New Milton, BH25 5SU

Unrated

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 16
Pupils456 of 510 places
GenderMixed
Religious characterProtestant/Evangelical
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Stuart Turner
Local authorityHampshire
Opened01 Jan 1936
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 116524.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHampshireEngland
Attainment 8 score33.445.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%65%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%44.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%12%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%60.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 469--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils456
Girls210
Boys246
SEN support210
EHC plan8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Ballard School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miSecondaryThe Arnewood SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.9 miPrimaryAshley Junior SchoolFoundation school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryNew Milton Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryNew Milton Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryAshley Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miNot applicableDurlston SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.5 miPrimaryTiptoe Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Ballard School

How many pupils attend Ballard School?

Ballard School has 456 pupils aged 2 to 16, with capacity for 510.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.