Great Ballard School

A other independent school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Great Ballard School.

Chichester, PO180LR Age 2-16 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Eartham
Chichester, PO180LR

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126130
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Eartham, Chichester, PO18 0LR
Age range
2-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
310 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
222
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (8 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
15
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
222 pupils
2-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Vincit qui se vincit"

Head, Hand, Heart and Health Nurturing confidence Encouraging curiosity, invention and ambition Kindness, empathy and service Ensuring no-one feels invisible Giving all pupils a voice Valuing inclusivity Seeing leadership in all pupils and valuing role models

Head Teacher's Message

Matt King emphasises that Great Ballard is a family where everyone matters and no one is invisible, with a broad, forward-thinking curriculum, strong pastoral care, and a focus on leadership, enterprise, technology, literacy and numeracy, wellbeing, the arts and physical exercise.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

STEM club Musical theatre Coding Art Choir Gardening Swimming Agents for Change

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Tree Tops Playing fields Swimming pool Computer room Music room Dining room Vegetable garden Chickens (in garden) Pre-Prep playground Senior Classrooms Science Labs MAP Cookery Hub

Curriculum Highlights

4H diploma Learning2Learn programme Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Microsoft qualifications Careers and enterprise programme Go Beyond scholarship programme

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club at 7:45am; after-school activities available 4:30–5:30pm; minibus service available; wraparound care times vary by phase (e.g., after-school care from 3:30–5:30pm for Early Years; 4:30–5:30pm for Prep/Senior as applicable).

SEND Provision

The Learning Support department produces individual learning programmes and pupil passports to support those with learning needs.

Admissions Criteria

Registration £120 non-refundable; prospective parents attend a taster day and undergo standardised assessments (Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning) plus references and a copy of the latest report; a £500 deposit guarantees the place; entry points are Nursery, Reception, Year 3, Year 7 and Year 9, subject to space.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Termly fees for the academic year 2020-2021 are listed in the Fees section. Nursery rates include Morning only (8:15am-11:45am) £31.50 (2.5 year olds not applicable to Upper); Morning including Lunch (8:15am-1:15pm) £45; Afternoon including Lunch (11:45am-3:15pm) £31.50; All Day including Lunch (8:15am-3:15pm) £63; After School Care (3:30pm-5:30pm) £5 per hour. Pre-Prep Clubs/After School Care £5 per hour; Breakfast Club £3.40 per day; Learning Support and Specialist tuition options available; Bursaries and scholarships may be means-tested or awarded via BAL and scholarship packs are available for download.

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