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Great Ballard School

Other independent school · Chichester, PO18 0LR

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 16
Pupils240
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Matthew King
Local authorityWest Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1933
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 126130.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.31.746.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%67.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%62.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 411--

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

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils240
Girls108
Boys132
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.62
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.10

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near Great Ballard School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.4 miNot applicableSlindon CollegeOther independent school
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Frequently asked questions about Great Ballard School

How many pupils attend Great Ballard School?

Great Ballard School has 240 pupils aged 2 to 16.

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.