The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Protestant/Evangelical school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.2
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
40% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Protestant/Evangelical
Numbers
- Pupils
- 475
- Capacity
- 93%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew McCleave (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Fernhill Lane, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ballard School a selective school?
No. Ballard School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Ballard School?
Ballard School currently has 475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ballard School take?
Ballard School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Ballard School?
Ballard School is in New Milton, BH25 5SU, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ballard School have a sixth form?
No, Ballard School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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